TRAITS

for Success

excellent patient care skills

comfortable using

   sophisticated equipment

good communication

   skills

ability to follow

   instructions
adiologic technologists produce images for interpre-
tation by a radiologist (physician specializing in the
use of radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.)
They use their knowledge of radiation, equipment, and
anatomy to produce images with the correct radiographic
density, detail and contrast. They give patients chemical
mixtures so that body organs will be visualized. They
process and evaluate images, and educate patients on
procedures. Radiologic technologists understand the benefits
and hazards of radiation and are experts in safeguarding their

patients and personnel from excessive radiation exposure.
Average Starting Salary $35,172
 
Areas of Specialization
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Therapy
Radiography
Sonography
 
Work Environment
Clinics
Colleges and universities
Equipment sales
Government facilities
Hospitals
Mobile facilities
Physicians' offices
Public health departments
Specialized imaging centers
Urgent care centers
 
Academic Requirements
A college preparatory diploma is
recommended.  Education in
radiologic technology is available
in two-year certificate programs,
diploma programs, and associate
degree programs, and four-year
bachelor's degree programs. 
Registered radiologic technicians
may take advanced level examinations
 in mammography, cardiovascular-
interventional technology, computed
tomography, magnetic resonance  imaging, quality management, sonography,
vascular sonography, cardiac-
interventional technology and bone
densitometry.
 
 
Licensure, Certification, and
Registration
Graduation from an accredited
program is required for certification
eligibility.  Licensure is not required
in Georgia.  Certification may be
obtained through the American
Registry of Radiologic
Technologists.  Most employers
require certification.
 
Professional Organizations
American Registry of Radiologic
   Technologists
(651) 687-0048
www.arrt.org
 
American Society of Radiologic
   Technologists
(800) 444-2778
www.asrt.org
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS  

Certificate

Ogeechee Technical College

Okefenokee Technical College

Southeastern Technical College

 

Associate Degree

Albany Technical College

Athens Technical College

Augusta Technical College

Central Georgia Technical College

Coastal Georgia Community College

Columbus Technical College

Coosa Valley Technical College

Dalton State College

Emory University

Griffin Technical College

Gwinnett Technical College

Heart of Georgia Technical College

Lanier Technical College

Middle Georgia Technical College

Okefenokee Technical College

Southwest Georgia Technical College

Valdosta Technical College

West Central Technical College

West Georgia Technical College

 

Bachelor's Degree

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Emory University
Dalton State College
DeKalb Medical Center
Grady Health System
Institute of Allied Medical Professions
University Health Care System
 
Diploma
Albany Technical College
Coosa Valley Technical College
Heart of Georgia Technical College
Middle Georgia Technical College
Moultrie Technical College
North Metro Technical College
 
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