29-2033.00

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
STEM:Technologists and Technicians
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Key Tasks

  • Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
  • Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
  • Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
  • Record and process results of procedures.
  • Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
  • Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
  • Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
  • Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
  • Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
  • Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
  • Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
  • Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
  • Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
  • Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.
  • Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
  • Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
  • Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
  • Schedule patients for nuclear medicine exams and procedures.

Skills

Critical Thinking
72%
Speaking
69%
Active Listening
69%
Reading Comprehension
63%
Writing
63%
Monitoring
63%
Social Perceptiveness
60%
Coordination
56%
Science
56%
Service Orientation
56%
Judgment and Decision Making
56%
Mathematics
53%
Active Learning
53%
Operations Monitoring
53%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Time Management
50%
Operation and Control
50%
Instructing
47%
Quality Control Analysis
47%
Persuasion
44%
Learning Strategies
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
41%
Troubleshooting
35%
Systems Analysis
35%
Negotiation
35%
Systems Evaluation
35%
Equipment Maintenance
35%
Equipment Selection
31%
Repairing
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Operations Analysis
19%
Technology Design
19%
Programming
16%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
92%
Biology
75%
English Language
73%
Physics
73%
Medicine and Dentistry
71%
Computers and Electronics
69%
Chemistry
69%
Mathematics
67%
Public Safety and Security
59%
Administrative
57%
Education and Training
52%
Psychology
52%
Administration and Management
45%
Engineering and Technology
41%
Production and Processing
36%
Law and Government
34%
Mechanical
33%
Sociology and Anthropology
29%
Telecommunications
28%
Communications and Media
25%
Therapy and Counseling
23%
Economics and Accounting
21%
Personnel and Human Resources
20%
Foreign Language
18%
Transportation
17%
Philosophy and Theology
14%
Sales and Marketing
13%
Design
12%
Geography
4%
Building and Construction
4%
History and Archeology
2%
Food Production
2%
Fine Arts
1%

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Abilities

Oral Expression
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Near Vision
72%
Written Comprehension
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Speech Recognition
66%
Deductive Reasoning
63%
Inductive Reasoning
63%
Speech Clarity
63%
Written Expression
63%
Category Flexibility
56%
Mathematical Reasoning
53%
Control Precision
53%
Number Facility
53%
Perceptual Speed
50%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Visualization
47%
Fluency of Ideas
47%
Finger Dexterity
47%
Selective Attention
47%
Manual Dexterity
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
47%
Far Vision
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Memorization
44%
Originality
44%
Multilimb Coordination
38%
Speed of Closure
38%
Trunk Strength
35%
Reaction Time
28%
Rate Control
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Static Strength
25%
Stamina
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Dynamic Strength
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Gross Body Equilibrium
22%
Wrist-Finger Speed
22%
Extent Flexibility
22%
Auditory Attention
22%
Speed of Limb Movement
22%
Response Orientation
22%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
90%
Working with Computers
89%
Documenting/Recording Information
82%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
80%
Getting Information
80%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
77%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
76%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
74%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
73%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
71%
Controlling Machines and Processes
70%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
70%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
70%
Processing Information
67%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
67%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
67%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
65%
Handling and Moving Objects
62%
Performing General Physical Activities
60%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
59%
Training and Teaching Others
58%
Scheduling Work and Activities
57%
Developing and Building Teams
56%
Performing Administrative Activities
55%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
54%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
53%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
49%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
48%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
48%
Coaching and Developing Others
47%
Analyzing Data or Information
47%
Thinking Creatively
45%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
45%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
45%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
40%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
39%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
35%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
31%
Staffing Organizational Units
29%
Selling or Influencing Others
25%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
24%

Work Context

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

100%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

96%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

95%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

93%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

92%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

91%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

91%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

87%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

86%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

86%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

85%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

84%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

84%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

83%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

81%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

78%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

77%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

74%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

73%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

71%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

69%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

67%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

66%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

64%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

62%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

57%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

56%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

56%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

54%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

54%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

48%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

46%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

44%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

42%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

38%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

37%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

35%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

31%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

29%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

29%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

28%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

17%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

16%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

13%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

11%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

9%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

8%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

5%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

3%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

3%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

2%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

1%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

1%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Education

Associate's degree

63%

Bachelor's degree

22%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

6%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

83

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

76

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

70

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

35

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

5

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Cautiousness
94%
Dependability
88%
Cooperation
78%
Integrity
75%
Self-Control
69%
Stress Tolerance
68%
Intellectual Curiosity
66%
Sincerity
61%
Achievement Orientation
57%
Empathy
55%
Perseverance
55%
Adaptability
47%
Self-Confidence
47%
Social Orientation
37%
Optimism
31%
Initiative
27%
Humility
22%
Innovation
18%
Leadership Orientation
14%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
9%

Work Values

Relationships
89%
Support
78%
Achievement
72%
Working Conditions
72%
Independence
67%
Recognition
56%

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