Military Nuclear Medicine Technicians
Military Career
General Information
Description
Nuclear medicine technicians in the Military administer radioactive isotope via injection, inhalation, and oral administration to create images of organs and organ systems, study body functions and flow, analyze biological specimens, and treat disease. They operate and maintain Gamma camera imaging equipment, devices, and probes.
Explore this career outside the MilitaryWork Environment
Nuclear medicine technicians work in hospitals and clinics. In combat situations, they may work in mobile field hospitals. They follow strict safety procedures to minimize exposure to radiation.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Comparable Industries
- Health Science
Military Outlook
Service Branches
Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Coast Guard
Space ForceMilitary Status
- Enlisted
- Hands-on/specialized
- High school diploma required
Military Workforce
Nuclear Medicine Technicians in the Military
271
Salary
Salary Information
Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$107,810
Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.
$41,853 - $251,423
What makes up a Military salary?
Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.
They also offer:
- Housing allowances
- Subsistence allowances
- Special and incentive pays
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Hazardous-duty pay
- Bonuses
Learn more about what goes into a salary with the compensation estimator
Learn more about military insurance and retirement benefits
Education
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 62%
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Bachelor's degree 21%
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Post baccalaureate 5%
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First professional degree 4%
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Post-secondary certificate 4%
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Some college 1%
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High school 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
Military training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Nuclear medicine technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Operation of diagnostic imaging equipmentRadioactive isotope therapyImage processingAnatomy and physiologyPatient care in radiologyMedical ethics and lawPrinciples of radiation protectionField radiography
Read MoreSkills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
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