Radiologic Technologists use imaging equipment to perform radiologic procedures as directed by physicians.  They continually strive to provide quality patient care and are particularly concerned with limiting radiation exposure to patients, self, and others.  They exercise independent judgment in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures by adapting variable technical parameters of the procedure to the condition of the patient and by initiating life support procedures as necessary during medical emergencies.

Radiographer – uses x rays to produce images of not only bony anatomy, but also organs and vessels by using contrast agents and/or special imaging equipment.  They also assist the radiologist or other medical physician with special procedures. 

Mammographer – uses dedicated x-ray equipment to produce breast images and assists the physician with special exams, such as lesion localization or biopsy.  During your final year of clinical experience with Presentation College you have an opportunity to rotate through this modality and work towards your national board registry eligibility. Read more about the eligibility requirements for this national board registry here.

Computed Tomography Technologist – uses x rays and special computerized imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of body parts.  During your final year of clinical experience with Presentation College you have an opportunity to rotate through this modality and work towards your national board registry eligibility. Read more about the eligibility requirements for this national board registry here

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist – uses radio waves, a strong magnetic field, and special computerized imaging equipment to create images of body parts.  

Nuclear Medicine Technologist--administers radioactive drugs to patients and scans patients with a radiation detector to analyze both anatomy and physiology of organ systems.

Cardiac Catheterization Technologist – uses specialized x-ray equipment, monitoring devices, and recording systems to image chambers and vessels of the heart. 

Vascular Interventional Technologist – uses specialized x-ray equipment, monitoring devices, and recording systems to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment of diseased blood vessels. 

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – uses high frequency sound waves to demonstrate anatomy and assists the physician in diagnosis of medical abnormalities.

Bone Densitometry – uses a low-dose diagnostic tool to identify and measure the degree of osteoporosis. 

Radiation Therapist – treats tumors with a high-energy radiation source and assists the physician with the set up and calculation of dosage each patient will receive. 

Quality Assurance Technologist – monitors patient scheduling, reception, and adequate patient preparation and follow up for imaging procedures. 

Quality Control Technologist – ensures that imaging equipment and accessory devices are properly functioning to improve consistency and provide the radiologist with optimal images from which to make a diagnosis. 

Educator – teaches radiologic technology imaging principles in didactic and/or clinical settings in hospitals, clinics, or colleges. 

Sales Representative – works with radiology managers, administrators, and physicians, in sales of imaging equipment and pharmaceuticals. 

Marketer – develops long range strategic plans for advancing a given institution. 

Consultant – advises managers, administrators, educators, and others in methods of achieving desired outcomes. 

Supervisor – encourages staff technologists to contribute positively to goals and objectives of a department. 

Manager – directs the business affairs of a department, clinic, or physician’s office. 

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To learn more about this exciting profession, please visit these links.

http://www.asrt.org   http://www.bls.gov  http://www.arrt.org