Nuclear Medicine Technologists
SOC Code: 29-2033
Nuclear Medicine Technologistss administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 80.3/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 80.3 — Very High
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Median Salary
$97,020
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Job Growth
3.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Writing
Common 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.
- ✓Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- ✓Record and process results of procedures.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation