Job description for A radiologic technologist, also known as a radiographer, is a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging procedures using X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or other imaging modalities. They work in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers. Click to explore more occupational details:
Radiologic Technologists
Education Required
To become licensed, technologists usually must graduate from an accredited program and either pass a certification exam from the state or obtain certification from a credentialing organization. Technologists may be certified in multiple specialties. Certifications for radiologic technologists are available from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification for MRI technologists is available from the ARRT and from the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
AART
ARMRIT
Career Setting
- Clinics, Hospitals, Medical and Diagnostic Labs, Outpatient Centers
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