Nuclear Medicine Technologists
SOC Code: 29-2033 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Nuclear Medicine Technologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $148,179 | $165,090 | $182,021 | $198,931 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $140,358 | $157,414 | $174,450 | $191,506 |
| Modesto, CA | $138,112 | $155,210 | $172,286 | $189,384 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $142,542 | $158,122 | $173,701 | $189,280 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $138,112 | $154,482 | $170,872 | $187,242 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $134,846 | $151,986 | $169,104 | $186,243 |
| Merced, CA | $136,406 | $152,963 | $169,541 | $186,098 |
| Vallejo, CA | $134,722 | $151,299 | $167,877 | $184,454 |
| Salinas, CA | $128,482 | $146,848 | $165,194 | $183,560 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $127,296 | $143,894 | $160,514 | $177,112 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc. | 1 | $87,360 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $87,360 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.4 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.2 | |
| Science | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.7 |
| Biology | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Physics | 3.9 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.8 |
| Chemistry | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 62.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.5% |
| Master's degree | 5.8% |
| Some college | 4.2% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 4.1% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Record and process results of procedures.
- Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Electronic medical record EMR software Gamma camera software Medovation RadRunner Radiopharmacy inventory databases
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