How much does a Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in Palatine, IL? The average Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Palatine, IL is $116,292 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $103,344 and $129,779. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary $91,556 Palatine,IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary $103,344 Palatine,IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary $116,292 Palatine,IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary $129,779 Palatine,IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary $142,058 Palatine,IL February 26, 2024
25% $103,344 10% $91,556 90% $142,058 75% $129,779 $116,292 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides administrative oversight for the nuclear medical technology department of a hospital. Reviews, develops and implements technical policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, quality and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Being a Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist supervises nuclear medicine technologists, and may perform the functions of a technologist as needed. Ensures proper usage, maintenance and updates of medical equipment. Additionally, Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist requires a bachelor's degree. Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification. Typically requires Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) Certification. Typically reports to a director. The Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist, the first career path typically progresses to Nuclear Medicine Director.

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Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist, the highest Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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About Palatine, Illinois    Palatine (/ˈpælətaɪn/) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census....More

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