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Calif. exemption changes nuclear medicine tech scope of practice

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The state of California now allows certified nuclear medicine technologists to administer any radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic purposes. According to CDPH, the exemption remains valid until rescinded or until regulations modifying CTNM certification requirements and scope authorizations are adopted.

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ASRT reports enrollment increases in radiologic technologist programs

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published results from its 2024 enrollment survey, showing that the number of new students enrolled increased compared with 2023. Nuclear medicine technology program enrollments increased to 1,403 students enrolling in 2024, up from 903 in 2023.

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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ASRT: Nuclear medicine technologist salaries show greatest gains

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Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% from $88,576 in 2022 to $106,475 in 2024, according to new results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Wage and Salary Survey 2024. have seen wage and salary increases since 2022.

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ASRT celebrates response to RT reclassification effort

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A measure to petition the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to classify radiologic technologists (RTs) as professionals has generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center.

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ASRT doubles down on workforce plan in 2025

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. Consensus committee workgroups are focusing on sustainable action, the ASRT said.

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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles

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We also noted that radiologic technologists (RTs) had an average base salary of $92,000, up from 2022's $85,238. Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. The New England region was the lowest, with an average base salary of $369,000.

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