By: Chelsea Simenson

Radiologic Technologists

What is a Radiologic Technologist?

• Also called radiographers

• Take x-rays of the human body(images of the human body)

• Administer nonradioactive materials into the patientsbloodstreams

• Make sure that every thing is safe for the procedure

• Explain what is going to happen

• Removing jewelry and other articles

• Position patients so that the body can be

radiographed

• Review x-ray images

Nature of Work

o Relationships-work in a friendly non-competitive environment

o Achievement-see the results of their work, feeling of

accomplishment

o Realistic Interests-like practical hands-on problems and solutions

o Investigative-like ideas and talking, searching for facts, and

finding solutions

Personality Characteristics

• High school diploma/GED

• Medical Imaging Technology program

• Be able to work in a team

• Study anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, and medical terminology, radiation physics, radiation protection, and principles of imaging

• Complete a two-year program in medical imaging technology

• Completion of seven clock hours of HIV/AIDS training

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Complete a two-year accredited training program

• Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Certification with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification board

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Interpersonal Relationships:– high level of social interaction, constantly talk to

doctors and patients– deal with unpleasant, angry people– placed in conflict situations– work in a group or as part of a team

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Working Conditions:• work indoors• exposed to diseases • exposed to radiation• work very near to patients and doctors

Work Performance:• must be very exact an thorough in their work• must repeat some physical activities such as positioning

patients• meet strict deadlines

• Hospitals• Doctor’s offices

• Medical laboratories

Places to Work

YES!

• Continue education

• Specialize in certain procedures/require more

skills and knowledge

• More experience means more chances for

advancement

Chances for Advancement

You may have risen to the greatest heights you could

have ever imagined, But aside from your momentary glory,

you’re just alligator lunch

- Half of the workers in Whatcom County• Entry level wage is $21.45 per hour• Half of the workers earn between $23.17 and

$33.16 per hour

- Half of the workers nationally• Earn between $3,438 and $5,043 per month

($19.84 and $29.10 per hour)

- Benefits• Full time benefits include

-paid sick leave-paid vacation-health insurance

Wages and Benefits

-General(Nationally)• Nationally the number of jobs for radiologic technologists is

expected to grow faster than average through the year 2016

-In Washington State• Between 2006 and 2016 the number of jobs in this

occupation is projected to increase 23.5%. It is estimated that there will be 90 openings annually due to new positions and 59 openings annually from workers leaving this occupation

• The estimated average growth for all occupations in Washington is between 2006 and 2016 is 14.8%

Job Outlook in the next 5-10 Years?

American Society of Radiologic Technologistshttps://www.asrt.org/

MORE INFORMATION

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