Radiology Technician and Technologist Degree

Radiologic technicians and technologists perform diagnostic imaging examination. Radiologic technologists use other imaging modalities such as computed tomography like x rays, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging while technicians perform imaging examinations.

Radiological technicians are those specialists in healthcare who mostly produce X-rays and administer different nonradioactive materials to patients for purposes of diagnostication. These professionals are not to be confused with technologists in the nuclear medicine, although both fields are somewhat related in terms of diagnostics. Some radiological technicians specialize in certain diagnostic imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) technology.

It is in job description for radiological technicians and technologists to prepare patients for exams, simply explain the x-ray procedure, properly prepare patients for the x-ray, and then position patients in order to make the correct part of the body radiographed. After that technicians take the x-rays, develop and prepare them, and pass them along to a radiologist (a specialist who interprets radiographs) for diagnosis.

Radiologic technicians and technologists must precisely follow physicians’ orders and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect their patients, their coworkers and themselves from unnecessary exposure.

Radiology Graduate Programs in Florida

• Everest University

  Bachelors Programs: Radiologic Tech, Surgical Tech, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech

• Ultimate Medical Academy

  Associates Programs: X-Ray Technician, Dental Asst, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical/Clinical Lab Asst, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician

• Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

  Masters Programs: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Sciences

• Keiser University

  PhD Programs: Radiologic Tech, Health Science, Health Services Admin, Health Svcs Mgmt, Medical Asst, Nursing

• American Institute College of Health Professions

  Graduate Programs: Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic General Sonography

Also in addition to operating equipment and preparing patients, radiologic technicians and technologists keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also sometimes prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases or manage a radiology department.

Most full-time technologists and technicians work 40 hours weeks, although there are also part-time opportunities. Radiologic technologists may have weekend or evening shifts, and may also have some on-call hours, depending on their place of employment.

Formal accredited radiology technician degree programs range between 1 and 4 years, and lead to a formal certificate, or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (a two-year associate’s degree is the most common program for training.) Hospitals is where most radiologic technologists work, and they prefer to hire workers who have formal training. Experienced health care professionals who wish to specialize in radiological technology, such as CT or MRI diagnostics, can earn a certificate program in the specialization of their choice.

Radiologic technologists need to closely follow instructions, pay attention to the smallest detail, and be able to operate complicated medical equipment.

Featured Online Radiology Degree Programs

Pima Medical Institute

• AOS in Radiography
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
• RN to BSN

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
• BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• RN to BS - Nursing

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