Radiologic Technologist Careers in Healthcare By Tori Smith
Radiologic Technologist Careers in Healthcare By Tori Smith
What is a Radiologic Technologist? �A health care professional who performs diagnostic imaging procedures including x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds. � They properly position the patient so that a clear image can be made without overexposure to radiation. � Process and evaluate the images � Educate patients on procedures
Pros & Cons Pros • Help and provide treatment to people with medical problems Cons • May spend long amounts of time on your feet • Work with technology • Deal with dangerous equipment • Employment growth is expected to • Without proper precaution, be good possibility of exposure to radiation
Work Environments � Clinics � Colleges and Universities � Government Facilities � Hospitals � Physicians’ offices � Public health departments � Specialized imaging centers � Urgent care centers
Academic Requirements � By 2015, an Associate’s Degree is required � Bachelor’s Degree � Certificate programs for students who already have a degree (Technicians generally have an associate’s while technologists have a bachelor’s degree)
Licensure, Certification, and Registration Requirements � Licensure not required in Georgia � Certification can be obtained through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists � All hospitals and most other employers require certification
Job Outlook � Current: � Future: Above Average Growth Expected growth of 21% between 2012 -2022
Professional Organizations � American Registry of Radiologic Technologists � American Society of Radiologic Technologists � Radiologic Society of North America � American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography � Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Educational Programs and Colleges Associate’s Degree • Albany Technical College • Athens Technical College • Atlanta Technical College • Augusta Technical College • Central Georgia Technical College • Chattahoochee Technical College • College of Coastal Georgia • Columbus Technical College • Dalton State College • Darton State College • De. Kalb Medical Center • Georgia Northwestern Technical College • Georgia Perimeter College • Gwinnett Technical College • Lanier Technical College • Moultrie Technical College • Oconee Fall Line Technical College • Ogeechee Technical College • Southeastern Technical College • Southern Crescent Technical College • Southwest Georgia Technical College • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Bachelor’s Degree • Armstrong Atlantic State University • Emory University Advanced Certificate • De. Kalb Medical Center • Grady Health System • University Health Care System
Average Salaries According to www. salary. com � Georgia: $51, 715 � National: $56, 450
References � � � Radiologic Technologist. (n. d. ). Retrieved October 6, 2014, fromhttp: //images. pcmac. org/Si. SFiles/Schools/GA/Butts. Cou nty/Jackson. High/Uploads/Forms/Georgia Health Careers Manual. pdf Radiologic Technologist. (2014, October 2). Retrieved October 6, 2014, from http: //explorehealthcareers. org/en/Career/32/Radiologic_Te chnologist Radiologic Technologist and Technician. (n. d. ). Retrieved October 6, 2014, from http: //www. healthcareers. org/radiologic-technologistand-technician/
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