X Ray Technicians and Careers in Radiology

Radiology is an exciting field and one that offer manyschool that is accredited by the JCERT which is the
career possibilities to anyone who want to work ingoverning body for Radiologists in America. After you
the medical field. Although becoming a Radiologist canobtain your qualification you can take the AART
be a very long and hard field of study, you don'texam and get licensed in the state where you intend
need to go that road if you want to work into work. As an RT you can command a much higher
Radiology. There are numerous support roles that aresalary and many radiologists prefer to appoint
just as challenging and rewarding without becoming aqualified RT's in their private practices.
fully qualified Radiologist.Of course you can always go on and become a
Depending on your qualification, you can take up anyRadiologist, but very few do. This does not mean
of a variety of roles within the profession. At thethat your career is limited to taking x-rays all day.
most basic end of the spectrum is a 1 to 3 yearYou will be actively involved with patients and fulfill an
qualification (full or part times) as an x ray technician.important role in the diagnosis and treatment of
There are numerous radiology certificate programspatients.
available and it will allow you to perform basic x raysThere's also a wide field of career paths for those
in a variety of setting. From hospitals to dentalwho wish to advance themselves. Nuclear Medicine,
surgeries and even for veterinarians.Ultrasound and many of the new human imaging
To become a Radiologic Technologist (RT or Radtechnologies are all areas where you can specialize.
Tech as its commonly known) you will need anIts very exciting and holds a lot of potential for
associates degree in Radiologic Technology from adriven and motivated individuals.