Occupational Description: Registered Technologists RTs in Radiography R produce diagnostic quality radiographs of parts of the human body for use by physicians in diagnosing their patient's health care problem. RTs follow physician orders precisely using a variety of imaging equipment and they conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation in the protection of their patients, themselves, and coworkers.
Career Objective: This is an intensive five semester 22 months program that prepares graduates to pass the national certification examination in radiography conducted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT.
Upon passing this exam, graduates become eligible for entry level employment in diagnostic imaging departments of hospitals and clinics as Registered Technologists in Radiography. According to Occupational Outlook , employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average nationally. Those with knowledge of more than one diagnostic imaging procedure - such as CT, MR and Mammography - will have the best employment opportunities. Radiologic technologists held about , jobs in About 61 percent of all jobs were in hospitals.
Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers. Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 17 percent from to , faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows and ages, there will be an increasing demand for diagnostic imaging. Mean annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of radiologic technologists in were:.
Expenses specific to radiologic technology students throughout the training period include books, uniforms, lab fees, travel to and from clinical sites and current insurance. Contact the Financial Aid Office for matters involving financial assistance.
