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SUMMARY
39%
Low Risk
24%
Low Risk
26%
Low Risk
42%
Moderate Risk
40%
Low Risk
JOB SCORE 6.6/10 5.8/10 5.8/10 4.8/10 6.0/10
POLLING
39%
(Low Risk, Based on 281 votes)
37%
(Low Risk, Based on 111 votes)
34%
(Low Risk, Based on 56 votes)
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44%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 55 votes)
GROWTH
by year 2034
13.0%
1.9%
3.0%
19.8%
7.1%
WAGES
$89,340
or $42.95 per hour
$101,990
or $49.03 per hour
$97,020
or $46.64 per hour
$44,080
or $21.19 per hour
$88,180
or $42.39 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2024
86,460
18,700
16,960
76,520
41,530
SNOWFLAKE [?] The Snowflake is a visual summary of the five badges: Automation Risk (calculated), Risk (polled), Growth, Wages and Volume. It gives you an instant snapshot of an occupations profile. The colour of the Snowflake relates to its size. The better the occupation scores in relation to others, the larger and greener the Snowflake becomes. Snowflake diagram for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Snowflake diagram for Radiation Therapists Snowflake diagram for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Snowflake diagram for Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Snowflake diagram for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
DESCRIPTION Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists. Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. 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. Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct the patient in care and use of corrective lenses. Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

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Automation Risk

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