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Related roles: Radiology Technician, Imaging Technician, X-Ray Technician, Radiographer, CT Technician, MRI Technician
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Radiology Technician, Imaging Technician, X-Ray Technician, Radiographer, CT Technician, MRI Technician

工作描述

A radiologic technician performs imaging, such as X-rays, of the human body for diagnosis or treating medical problems.

A radiologic technologist is a radiology technician that specializes in one of more of the following modalities:  Computerized tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, bone densitometry, and fluoroscopes (imaging of various soft tissues within the body). 

职业生涯的回报
  • Getting to help people!
  • 良好的薪酬
  • 工作保障
工资中位数
$58,960
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生活中的一天
  • Prepares patients for exams, explains the x-ray procedure, preps patients properly for the x-ray, and positions patients so that the correct part of the body can be radiographed.
  • Takes the x-rays, develops them, and passes them along to a radiologist (a physician who interprets radiographs) for diagnosis.
  • Performs arthrograms - assisting the radiologist with injecting contrast or dye into joints for evaluation. Performs myelograms - assisting the radiologist with injecting contrast into the spinal canal.
  • Keeps patient records and adjust and maintains equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases or manage a radiology department.
工作中需要的技能
  • 沟通技巧
  • Patient handling: Must be able to calm the patient through the process. 
  • Physical strength: Work on your feet and must assist and lift patients who need help. 
  • 注重细节
  • Science and math skills
  • Compassion: passion for a patient’s well-being. 
  • 多任务处理能力
  • 组织能力
  • Flexible: It is not always the way it is as shown in the books. Must be able to modify each exam to fit the needs of different patient’s limitations. 
就业类型
  • Per diem: Work when they need you on a daily basis, no set hours, no set days.
  • Temp-to-perm: Temporary employee that could turn into a permanent position.
  • Full-time permanent: 40 hours per week at a hospital or facility. 
  • Works in hospitals, imaging clinics, medical laboratories and private practice.
期望/必要的牺牲
  • Schedules constantly change at most facilities.
  • Work weekends and holidays.
  • Shift work: days, evenings and graveyard (overnight) shift.
  • Not much upward mobility without bachelors or masters degree.
当前的行业趋势

Current graduating students might have to get multiple per diem jobs and then one of them might become a full time position at one of the facilities. There are not a lot of full time positions for new graduates but there are many different options to get in the door, just not the traditional full-time positions.

从事这一职业的人在年轻时喜欢做什么样的事情....。

“I was a very active child. I did not spend much time indoors. I rode bikes with neighborhood kids, played soccer, did Greek dancing, cheerleading, competitive swimming, basketball, softball, hiking, and camping. I'm not able to sit still for very long, so a desk job was not an option for me. I need to be on my feet and constantly moving around to keep myself stimulated and alert.” Ashley, X-ray Technician

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2016年就业
241,700
2026年预计就业人数
272,000
需要的教育
  • Radiologic Technologists usually hold an associate’s degree in their field. Some go on to become MRI Technologists
  • Academic programs should be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 
  • Most states require licensure or certification via a state exam or from a credentialing agency, such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. ARRT offers 15 credential options in:
    • Bone Densitometry 
    • Breast Sonography 
    • Cardiac Interventional Radiography  
    • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography 
    • Computed Tomography  
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging  
    • Mammography  
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology  
    • Quality Management 
    • Radiation Therapy  
    • Radiography 
    • Registered Radiologist Assistant  
    • Sonography 
    • Vascular Interventional Radiography  
    • Vascular Sonography 
在高中和大学做什么
  • Take college prep classes in high school, including biology, chemistry, math, and physics
  • Associate degree courses include:
    • Basic Radiographic Procedures
    • Clinical Medical Radiologic Technology
    • Intermed Radiographic Procedures
    • Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care
    • Intro to Anatomy and Physiology
    • Principles Radiographic Imaging 
    • Radiation Biology and Protection
    • Radiographic Imaging Equipment
    • Radiographic Pathology
  • Make a good impression during internships, which might lead to future full-time work!
  • Ask a working Radiologic Technologist if you can do an informational interview with them
  • 查看招聘广告，了解更多关于当地雇主正在寻找的资格。
  • Consider volunteering with local healthcare-related community organizations, to boost your resume
Additional Training
  • To become radiologic technologist: Need more certifications in the modalities you want to pursue.
  • To be a manager: Need a bachelor’s degree.
教育统计资料
  • 9% with HS Diploma
  • 45% with Associate’s
  • 19.4% with Bachelor’s
  • 2.2% with Master’s
  • 2.3% with Doctoral
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找到工作
  • Intern!: While you are a student, you will have an opportunity to intern at multiple facilities. During your clinical rotations, you should make a good impression and make good relationships. Even if you do not get hired at the hospital you intern at, the hospitals communicate with each other and internships are good on your resume.
  • Volunteer: A lot of the programs are not requiring applicants to do volunteer hours in order to get a feel for the hospital setting. Do as many volunteer hours as possible because you will have a good opportunity to network and show your professionalism, get a reference and eventually a job.
  • Be flexible: Might start off as a per-diem employee or temporary employee, make a good impression and they might hire you as a full-time employee.
  • After completing your education, apply for state licensure or certification, as needed
  • Reach out to applicable organizations if you have any questions or need help
  • Considering getting multiple certifications so you can enhance your credentials
  • 在实习期间建立牢固的联系。留意工作机会
  • 在以下网站寻找工作和实习机会 确实, Simply Hired, Glassdoor或其他热门招聘门户网站
  • Ask your professors and your school’s alumni network for job-seeking tips 
  • Find out if your school offers job placement assistance or other valuable career services such as help with resume writing or interview practice 
  • If needed, relocate to where the highest concentration of Radiologic Technologist jobs are — West Virginia, South Dakota, North Dakota, Mississippi, and Kentucky. Note, the highest employment levels are in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania
  • Check out Radiologic Technologist resume templates for ideas on formatting and phrasing
  • Study common Radiologic Technologist interview questions to help prepare your responses
如何保持竞争力并留在游戏中
  • More certifications/specializations you have, the more employable you are: CT (on the job training), MRI (on the job training), mammography (additional schooling), ultrasound (additional schooling, separate license)…etc.
  • Attend conferences.
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Alternate careers: Instructor or director in radiologic technology programs, Sales representatives or instructors with equipment manufacturers, Radiation therapists (more certification), Sonographers (more certification). 

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