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Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using 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.

Currently Employed: 28

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $36.13 - $42.70

Typical Annual Salary: $75,200 - $88,800

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
• Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Record and process results of procedures.

• Hypodermic needles
• Liquid scintillation counters
• Medical gamma cameras for general use
• Radiation detectors
• Spectrometers

• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software