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radiologic technicians
perform diagnostics imaging through examinations like x-rays
radiologic technologist
perform diagnostics imaging through CTs, MRI, mammography, etc.
radiographers
another name for radiologic technicians?
radiation protection devices
small x-ray beams
measures to limit exposure to radiation
physician orders
what must radiologic technologists and technicians follow when imaging?
fluoroscopy
preparing a solution for a patient to drink in order to see soft tissues in body
radiologist
physician who interprets radiographs
CT technologists
radiologic technologists that specialist in computed tomography
computed tomography
imaging procedure that provides cross-sectional x-rays of an area of the body
ionizing radiation
what kind of radiation do CTs use
MRI technologists
radiologic technologists that specialist in MRI
magnet resonance imaging
imaging procedure that uses non ionizing radio frequencies to generate image contrasts
hospitals
60% of jobs for technologists and technicians were where?
certification
associates
bachelors
what are the 3 educational pathways that one can take to become technologists or technician
associates
most prevalent level of educational attainment amount technician and technologist
21-24 months
how long do certification programs last
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
accredits formal training programs in radiography
725
JRCERT accredited how many programs in 2021
Alaska
what state does not have a JRCERT-accredited radiography program
yes
do most states require license
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
what offers voluntary certification for radiologic technologists - to get certification the program must be accredited by this
licensing
many states use ARRT exams for what?
24 hours every 2 years
how many continuing education hours is needed to maintain ARRT certification
more than one diagnostic imaging
to have the best employment opportunities, technologists/technicians must have knowledge on what