What is a Radiologic Technologist?

Radiologic Technologists (also known as Radiographers) use x-rays to produce images (radiographs) of  the human body for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology. The curriculum includes instruction in radiographic procedures, patient care, radiation protection and imaging technique through an integration of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. The radiographer is a skilled healthcare professional qualified to provide patient services using imaging modalities as directed by qualified physicians.

Learn about the most recent trends for Radiologic Technologists from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

Radiographers are generally employed in hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices.  With more specialized education, a qualified Radiographer may advance into the areas of Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Ultrasonography, Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), education, or administration.

Program Effectiveness Outcomes

ARRT Credentialing Pass Rate: The number of graduates that passed on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam compared with the number who took the exam within 6 months of graduation.  A scaled score of 75% is the minimum passing score.

Job Placement Rate: The number of graduates that gained employment in the radiologic sciences within 12 months of graduation compared to the number that graduated and are actively seeking employment.   **(The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as: 1) the graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) the graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation,  3) the graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, 4) the graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) the graduate is continuing their education.)

Program Completion Rate: The program completion rate is defined as the number of students who complete the Radiography program within 150% of the stated program length  The annual measurement is calculated by the number of graduates compared to the initial number in cohort group.

This information can also be obtained at www.jrcert.org/resources/program-effectiveness-data.

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