What Radiologic Technologists Do
Also known as radiographers and medical imaging technologists, these specialists produce digital images of parts of the human body used to discover a patient’s medical problem. They are also involved in injecting special fluids into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. These professionals may specialize in more specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine. After adequate experience, a radiologic technologist may work full-time to teach their skills to others.
Types of Radiologic Technologist Careers
- Angiography Technologist
- Bone Densitometry Technologist
- Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
- Mammography Technologists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Vascular Sonography Technologist
Types of Radiologic Technology
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- MRI
- CAT Scan
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiology Therapy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Mammography
- Fluoroscopy
Types of Work Environments
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Physicians' offices
- Freestanding imaging centers
- Mobile companies
Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for radiologic technologists is approximately $75,250 per year.
Professional Organizations and Resources
The American Registry for Radiologic Technologists
Learn More
- Meet a radiologic technologist: Moufideh.
- Radiologic technology programs affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.
- Visit the Radiologic Technology Program (Beachwood) and School of Radiologic Technology (Mercy) web pages.
