RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNICIAN

• DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

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Radiologic Technician

• Use X-ray equipment to assist in diagnosing
  medical problem
• Prepare patients for X-ray procedure
• Position the patients
• Maintain the equipment
• Responsible for following strict protocols for
  protection against harmful radiation

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Area of Specialization- Radiologic Technician

• Radiologic Technician tend to be generalists, but
  may specialize in certain populations ( Children,
  elderly, body organ-teeth or Animals)

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WORKING ENVIROMENT

• Most 70 work in a large hospital, physician and
  dentist offices, pharmacists.
• Medical School and University
• Diagnostic Imaging Centers
• Usually work 40 hours weeks
• May work days, evenings, and weekend shifts.

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Length of Training

• Training programs vary from one year to four
  years, depend on the program and the
  certification or degree awarded

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LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• To work in TX- must be licensed with the DSHS
• Graduated from an accredited education program
• Pass the DSHS exam
• Must take CE each year to maintain
  certification and license

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Education Programs in the Area

• ACCD-St. Phillips C/A
• Austin Community College-C/A
• Lamar Institute of Technology-C
• Baptist Hospital SA-C
• Midwestern State University-A/B
• Only Bachelor Degree in U.S.
• Allow to read X-ray after complete this program

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Job Outlook and Salaries

• Job Outlook
• 1/2

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Professional Associations

• http//www.rsna.org
• http//www.asrt.org