Radiologic Technologist & Technicians

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radiologic technicians

perform diagnostics imaging through examinations like x-rays

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radiologic technologist

perform diagnostics imaging through CTs, MRI, mammography, etc.

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radiographers

another name for radiologic technicians?

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  • radiation protection devices

  • small x-ray beams

measures to limit exposure to radiation

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physician orders

what must radiologic technologists and technicians follow when imaging?

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fluoroscopy

preparing a solution for a patient to drink in order to see soft tissues in body

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radiologist

physician who interprets radiographs

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CT technologists

radiologic technologists that specialist in computed tomography

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computed tomography

imaging procedure that provides cross-sectional x-rays of an area of the body

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ionizing radiation

what kind of radiation do CTs use

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MRI technologists

radiologic technologists that specialist in MRI

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magnet resonance imaging

imaging procedure that uses non ionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrasts

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hospitals

60% of jobs for technologists and technicians were where?

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  • certification

  • associates

  • bachelors

what are the 3 educational pathways that one can take to become technologists or technician

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associates

most prevalent level of educational attainment amount technician and technologist

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21-24 months

how long do certification programs last

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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

accredits formal training programs in radiography

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725

JRCERT accredited how many programs in 2021

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Alaska

what state does not have a JRCERT-accredited radiography program

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yes

do most states require license

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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

what offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists - to get certification the program must be accredited by this

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licensing

many states use ARRT exams for what?

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24 hours every 2 years

how many continuing education hours is needed to maintain ARRT certification

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more than one diagnostic imaging

to have the best employment opportunities, technologists/technicians must have knowledge on what

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