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