A Radiology Technician is an assistant to a radiologist that takes x-rays and administers materials into patients bloodstreams in order to diagnose disease and disorders. Radiology Technicians work directly under Radiologists to assist in various tasks necessary to radiology. Radiology Technicians may specialize in more advanced imaging techniques used by radiologists such as Computerized Tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Radiology Technician Training

Most Radiology Technology programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. There are currently over 600 accredited programs in the United States offered at various vocational schools, technical colleges, and universities. Training programs may take one to four years to complete, depending on level of degree. Training programs consist of coursework and clinical instruction in anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, and positioning of patients.

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Radiology Technician Training and Certification Programs

Radiology Technicians have a variety of training courses available. Radiology Technicians can also referred to as Radiology Technologists, Radiographers, X-ray technologists or imaging technologists. Training programs can take from one to four years, and students may receive a certificate, associates degree, or bachelor's degree. Additional training programs are necessary to become further specialized in an imaging field.

Certification is not required for Radiology Technicians, however is offered in 38 by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates from an accredited radiology technology program are eligible to take the examination and become certified as a Radiologic Technologist. Most employers prefer to hire candidates who have received certification.

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If Radiology Technicians are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians, they are required to complete twenty-four hours of continued education courses every two years. Search HealthCare-TrainingCenter.com to find continued education courses for Radiology Technicians.