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Occupational Report
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (29-2033)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing 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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Employment Outlook
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Educational Requirements
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Administer Radioactive Isotopes
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
- Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
- Apply Medical Theory To Radiology
- Apply Patient Care Procedures
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Assist In Examining And Treating Medical Patients
- Calculate Medical Diagnostic Test Results
- Collect Clinical Data
- Execute Blood Volume Studies
- Execute Fat Absorption Studies
- Execute Red Cell Survival Studies
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Interpret Prescriptions
- Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
- Maintain Medical Diagnostic Equipment
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Operate Radiological Equipment
- Operate X-Ray Machines
- Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Perform Ultrasound Tests
- Prepare Patient Reports
- Prepare Patients For Exams, Treatments, Or Tests
- Prepare Radioactive Isotopes For Therapeutic Applications
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Provide Medical Treatments To Patients
- Set Up Patient Care Equipment
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Darkroom Procedures In Radiology, Medical Or Dental Laboratory Setting
- Use Medical Terminology
- Use Precision Medical Diagnosis Machines And Instruments
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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