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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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Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Employment Outlook for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Nuclear Medicine Technologists There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Nuclear Medicine Technologists No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $29.31 $33.59 $37.10 $40.48 $46.26 $37.50 $77,990
Multnomah / Washington 30.23 33.96 37.15 40.38 45.95 36.76 76,454
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 31.49 36.23 40.30 45.76 79.44 45.40 94,442
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 30.01 32.98 35.71 38.39 40.00 35.79 74,440
Lane 29.36 33.56 37.21 40.68 48.98 37.45 77,901
Jackson / Josephine 26.38 28.82 33.32 39.19 45.39 34.02 70,766
Clackamas 33.79 35.82 38.63 41.59 43.96 38.30 79,664
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 191 250 59 30.9% 6 4 10
Multnomah / Washington 49 62 13 26.5% 1 1 2
Lane 31 42 11 35.5% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 20 27 7 35.0% 1 0 1
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 15 19 4 26.7% 0 0 1
Clackamas 15 20 5 33.3% 1 0 1
Jackson / Josephine 15 18 3 20.0% 0 0 1
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10 13 3 30.0% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 4 6 2 50.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 2 4 2 100.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 1 3 2 200.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 1 2 1 100.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 191
Total, All Industries Private 183
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 182
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 65
Offices of Physicians Private 17
Offices of Other Health Practitioners Private 30
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Private 15
Hospitals Private 117
Educational Requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Workers must have an associate degree 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 one or more of the following programs:

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Nuclear Medicine Technologists No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Nuclear Medicine Technologists matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Radiologic, Cat, And Mri Technologists And Technicians 56%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers And Ultrasound Technologists 50%
Radiation Therapists 49%
Cardiovascular Technologists And Technicians 43%
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 39%
Health Technologists And Technicians, All Other 32%
Orthotists And Prosthetists 31%
Dental Hygienists 30%
Emergency Medical Technicians And Paramedics 28%
Surgical Technologists 27%