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To
be a successful Radiologic Technician you should:
- Be compassionate and emotionally mature.
- Have good eye/hand coordination.
- Have the ability to calm nervous patients.
- Have the ability to think and work independently.
- Have the ability to picture forms in space.
- Have the ability to stand on your feet for long periods
of time.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Radiologic technologists receive their education at community
colleges, universities, or in hospital-sponsored programs.
The program is usually two years in length. Students earning
their bachelor's degree may go through a 2 + 2 program,
meaning two years of preparatory college courses and two
years of professional courses in radiologic technology.
Education in radiologic technology is available in 2-year
hospital sponsored certificate programs, 2-year associate
degree programs, and 4-year bachelor's degree programs.
With additional training, a technologist can specialize
and work in advanced and specialized modalities, such
as CT scanning, MRI, and angiography.
Registered radiologic technologists may take advanced
level examinations in mammography, cardiovascular-intervention
technology, computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,
and quality management. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is required in the State of Connecticut. Prerequisite:
Connecticut requires successful completion of an approved
radiologic technology program and passing the ARRT's examination
in Radiography or Radiation Therapy technology. |
| Where
can I get more information? American Society
of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Avenue, SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(800) 444-2778
www.asrt.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $37,440-$58,240
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? Radiologic technologists,
also called radiographers, use x-ray machines and other
equipment to create images of the internal structures
of the body. This allows physicians to study the organs
and bones for injury and disease. They give patients contrast
agents so those body organs will be visualized. Radiologic
technologists process and evaluate film, and educate patients
on procedures. Radiologic technologists usually work under
the direction of radiologists or other physicians. |
| Where
could I work? Radiologic technologists usually
work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and public
health departments. Most full-time radiologic technologists
work about 40 hours a week; they may have evening, weekend,
or on-call hours.
Other workplace settings:
- Colleges and Universities
- Government Facilities
- Medical and Dental Laboratories
- Mobile Facilities
- Specialized Imaging Centers
- Urgent Care Centers
- Private Industry
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
radiologic technologists is expected to grow as fast as
the average through 2008, as the population grows and
ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and
therapeutic technology. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Danbury Hospital, Danbury
- Hartford Hospital, Hartford
- Stamford Hospital, Stamford
- Windham Community Memorial Hospital, Willimantic
- Capital Community College, Hartford
- Gateway Community College, New Haven
- Middlesex Community College, Middletown
- Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury
- Quinnipiac University, Hamden
- St. Vincent's College, Bridgeport
- University of Hartford, West Hartford
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