PET Technologist

Performs positron emission tomography scans using radioactive tracers to produce images that support diagnosis and treatment planning. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a PET Technologist do?

Performs positron emission tomography scans using radioactive tracers to produce images that support diagnosis and treatment planning.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR380 000 p.a.Mid-levelR560 000 p.a.SeniorR760 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Equipment operation · EssentialNuclear medicine imaging · EssentialPatient care · EssentialRadiation safety · EssentialImage quality control · Important
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE — University of Johannesburg

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What does a PET Technologist do?

Performs positron emission tomography scans using radioactive tracers to produce images that support diagnosis and treatment planning.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Equipment operation, Nuclear medicine imaging, Patient care, Radiation safety, Image quality control.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.