Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Tri-City Medical Center | HealthCare - Clinical

Average Wage for this Career:

$124,330* *This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

Occupational Outlook:

Hot

About Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Meet the people working in the Radiology Department which is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. Radiologists use a variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Nuclear Medicine Technologists prepare radioactive drugs and administer them to patients for Imaging and for treatment of specific diseases.

Education Resources

Nuclear Medicine
University of California, San Diego Health Systems

Radiologic Technology Program
San Diego Mesa College