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What
a Radiologic Technologist / Radiology Technician does:
Radiologic technologists, also known as
radiographers or radiology technicians, are allied health care
professionals responsible for performing
diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray
examinations, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
scans, and Computed Tomography (CT) scans.
The
main duties of a Radiologic
Technologist/Technician include:
- Taking x rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI) scans, Fluoroscopies, Mammograms, Computed
Tomography (CT) scans and other radiologic
diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Working closely with Physicians
- Administering nonradioactive substances into a
patients bloodstream for diagnostic purposes
- Producing x-ray films or radiographs
- Assisting in the diagnosis of medical problems
- Preparing patients for their procedure by
removing jewelry and other items that distort
x-rays
- Explaining the procedure to the patient
- Positioning the patient
- Preventing unnecessary radiation exposure to
themselves, their patients, and their coworkers,
by using lead shields, heavy aprons and other
safety equipment.
- Positioning the radiographic equipment
- Developing the x-ray film or radiograph
Education & Qualifications:
Certificate, Associate Degrees, and Bachelor’s
Degree Programs are available for Radiologic
technologists, ranging from 1 to 4 years in
length. Programs are held in hospitals, colleges
and universities, with the two-year associate
degree programs being the most common. One year
certificate programs are often available in
hospitals for qualified healthcare professionals
who whish to change fields.
Typical subjects
covered in a Radiologic Technologist/Technician
program include: Radiation Safety, Patient
Positioning, Anatomy, Examination Techniques,
Radiation Protection, Equipment Protocols and
Basic Patient Care.
Certification is voluntary
and is available from the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Salary & Job Prospects:
Salaries are in the region of $40,000 - $75,000.
Radiologic Technologists who work in specialty
areas such as CT or MRI typically earn salaries
at the higher end of the scale. The job
prospects are excellent, and predicted to grow
faster than the average job.
Radiologic technologists, who are certified and
experienced in more than one diagnostic imaging
procedure, will have the best employment
opportunities.
Find an Allied Health School:
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Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Radiologic Technologist programs.
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