Tri-City Medical Center
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.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$124,330/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
HealthCare – Clinical
Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
University of San Diego
PET/CT & Nuclear Medicine
San Diego Mesa College
Radiologic Technology Program
Is This Career Right For YOU?
What are the top traits for this career?
Realistic
You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
Investigative
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
Conventional
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions