Healthcare

Radiologic Technology

A Radiologic Technologist, or X-Ray Technologist, is a medical professional responsible for using imaging machines and tools to create a map of a patient’s internal tissues and organ systems to assess their overall health. Their duties include explaining procedures to patients, calibrating imaging equipment and preparing results.

Career Type Key Facts

Salary Range Potential:
$34,403-$54,995 /YEAR

Education Required:
ASSOCIATES DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION

Skills Needed:
COMPUTER SAVVY, ANALYTICAL THINKING, MATHEMATICS, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING

Sectors Hiring:
HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CLINICS & LABORATORIES, NURSING HOMES, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES, MOBILE RADIOLOGICAL FACILITIES, PHYSICIANS’ OFFICES, URGENT CARE CENTERS, PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, SPECIALIZED IMAGING CENTERS

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Job Overview

If you’ve ever had an x ray, you’ve seen a Radiologic Technician at work. Using radiation producing equipment, Radiological Technicians perform imaging examinations to assist in the diagnosis of diseases or injuries. If you are computer savvy and have an eye for details, this may be the career for you. Critical thinking skills are also important because you will often need to modify technical parameters to create diagnostic images based on varying patient conditions.

Radiological Technicians work in a variety of healthcare environments, including hospitals, medical clinics, medical laboratories, urgent care centers, nursing homes, specialized imaging centers and public health departments. The field is expected to grow by 28% through 2020. Long term job opportunities are excellent due to an aging population that will require diagnostic imaging.

To enter this growing field, you will need an associate degree and/or certification. Learn more about your career possibilities as a Radiological Technician today.