introducing Radiologic Technology A Radiologic Technologist or Radiographer

introducing Radiologic Technology

A “Radiologic Technologist” (or Radiographer) q Medical Professional q. In a challenging field q Safely uses x-rays to image anatomy q. Positions q. Using sophisticated technology q. Practices radiation protection q Provides quality-diagnostic images q. Assists DR q. Communicates with patient q. Practices patient privacy 2

Getting Your License 1 2 3 Accredited X-ray program Take ARRT exam Get x-ray license El Camino College x-ray program is accredited with a nearly 100% pass rate.

WHAT KIND OF PROGRAMS ARE THERE? University based, college based, hospital based, military, commercial schools

Various RT Programs

Certification vs. License • ARRT – National certification • R. T. – Must take an exam • Pass with 75% – Can take this after completing program • CRT – State Licensing – Must pass ARRT exam to get this – Pay fee to get radiography license (R) – Take fluoroscopy exam and pay a fee for (F) license 6

The El Camino Experience 38 years assisting Imaging Professionals To reach their goals!

Radiologic Technologist • ECC program is for an entry level into the profession • Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine would require additional education Certification/licenses • ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologies – Provides national certification • CRT-- California Registered Technologist – After completing ARRT exam you pay a fee and get your California license to practice – A separate test is taken for fluoroscopy 8

ECC’s Program • 2 year Associates Degree Program – Not including prerequisites – Starts last week of August and completes mid October – approximately 26 months, can change depending …… • 2 -3 courses on campus each semester and 24 – 35 hours per week of internship training in the affiliated hospitals per semester 9

Upon Graduation from ECC • Associates Degree in Science • Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program Accredited by JRCERT • ARRT Approved 10

RT Programs Didactic and Clinical Education FIG. 5– 1 The articulation of didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. (From Ford C, ed: Clinical education for the allied health professions, St Louis, 1978, Mosby. ) 11

LICENSURE • Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program • Passing board exam with 75% or better.

ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT) Radiologic Technologist (R. T. ) (R) California – State Dept. of Health –RHB C. R. T (R, F) RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS

Questions to ask about a Program • • What is your pass rate? Average scores on ARRT exam Length of Program Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R. T Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate Accreditation Status Cost 14

SALARY RANGES RT’s • NEW R. T. = $ 25 -$38 PER HOUR • ON-CALL + O. T. $45, 000 – $60, 000 YR • ADVANCE SPECIALTIES • $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR • HEALTH CARE – a consistent employment outlook 15

Variety of Work Settings • physicians offices, • • clinical outpatient facilities, • free standing imaging centers, • mobile imaging centers • portable services to rehabs • Mammo’s to under privileged areas • Urgent care 16

Additional Opportunities • • • Education Administration Management (QM) Commercial Radiologist Assistant = RA 17

OTHER PATHWAYS • SALES • APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST • INDUSTRIAL X-RAY • MANAGEMENT (DEGREE) • EDUCATON 18

TRAVELING TECHNOLOGIST = SEE THE WORLD AND GET $$$ 19