Radiologic Technologist & Technicians

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