射线照相法

射线照相法 is an allied health career that examines patients using radiation, ultrasound or magnetic fields. 摘录, also referred to radiologic technologists, produce X-rays and use other imaging techniques such as CT and MRI, essential in diagnosing medical problems. They position patients for procedures, operate high-tech equipment, explain procedures and guard against unnecessary exposure to radiation. 射线照相法 has changed rapidly; gone are the days of film, chemicals and dark rooms, today’s radiography is done with digital imaging.

Professor and two students over radiography mannequin

杰克逊的大学 Offers the following program options:

射线照相法 at 杰克逊的大学

 

开始

An associate degree and certification is necessary to become a radiographer. 射线照相法 at JC is a second-admit program, which means students must submit an application after completing the prerequisite courses. Admission to the program is competitive and based on a points system. A clinical practicum experience is included in program requirements. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to write the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) exams. Satisfactory completion of the ARRT board certifying exams allows the radiographer to use the initials of R.T. (R), Registered Technologist (射线照相法).

工作机会

摘录 work primarily in hospitals, while some may work in physician’s offices, medical laboratories and outpatient care centers.

支付

The median pay for radiographers and radiologic technologists is $61,370 per year.

职业前景

The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9% percent job growth through 2030.