Radiology Technician - training
and careers
Healthcare workers are in demand – become a Radiology
Technician!
Healthcare professionals are in
high demand and schools’ specializing in training for
Radiology
Technicians offer graduates the opportunity to start an exciting and
rewarding career. Radiology Technicians (also known as Radiologic
Technicians and
X-Ray Technicians) are healthcare professionals
who, primarily take X-rays and
administer non-radioactive
materials to patients for diagnostic testing purposes.
Some
Radiology Technicians specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies, such
as
CT - computerized tomography and MRI - magnetic resonance
imaging technology.
The responsibility of the Radiology Technician
is to prepare patients for medical
examinations and diagnostic
testing by performing the following tasks:
- Prepare patients for
x-ray procedures
- Take and develop patient x-rays
-
Update and maintain patient records
- Forward x-rays to a
radiologist for review
- Adjust and manage radiological
equipment
In addition, Radiology Technicians may prepare work
schedules, evaluate equipment
purchases or manage a radiology
department.
Training programs for Radiology Technicians range
between one and four years, and
lead to a formal certificate,
associates or bachelors degree. Employment
opportunities for
Radiology Technicians are expected to grow faster than the average
as the population ages and the demand for diagnostic imaging rises.
Institutions
specializing in healthcare training for Radiology
Technicians generally provide
students with job placement
assistance and financial aid to those who qualify. The
schools
normally offer programs that prepare graduates to take the state licensure
examination.
Beginning a career as a Radiology Technician
can be an important step towards
securing your
future.
