Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Houston, Texas

Salary distribution

Where Houston nuclear medicine technologists fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.7 / 5

• Biology

  Knowledge

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

• Physics

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  3.9 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.

2. 02

   Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.

3. 03

   Process cardiac function studies, using computer.

4. 04

   Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.

5. 05

   Record and process results of procedures.

6. 06

   Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.

7. 07

   Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

8. 08

   Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

Other metros in Texas

How the Houston metro compares to other major Texas metro areas for nuclear medicine technologists.

• Dallas$103,200
• Austin$99,640
• San Antonio$90,040