Radiographers are health care professionals who use radiation (x-rays)
to create medical images of the body. Other names used for the
profession are: Radiologic Technologist or X-ray Technologist.
The career combines the use of modern medical equipment with patient
interaction. Radiographers are valued members of the health care team
and provide information to physicians so that patient's illnesses can be
diagnosed and treatment initiated
Radiographers find employment opportunities in hospitals, private
imaging centers, health centers, and mobile imaging units. There are
also opportunities in sales, marketing, research, education and
industry.
The Radiography Program offers the education and clinical experience needed to enter this challenging and rewarding career.
Graduates of the Radiography Program may choose to continue their
education and gain certification in an additional modality such as
Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, Computed Tomography (CT), Radiation
Therapy, Mammography, or Cardiac Catheterization. Educational
requirements differ for each of those career paths. Additional
information on advancement opportunities and salaries can be found on
the American Society of Radiologic Technologists website, www.asrt.org under the "Career Center" link (see "Wage and Salary Guides).
In order to become a registered Radiographic Technologist, program
graduates must pass a national exam given by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists. In the past five years, 97% (84/87) of
graduates have passed the exam on the first try.
For more information on career opportunities in radiography, link to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.