Radiologic technologists are professionals who work in the field of medical imaging. They help doctors diagnose diseases and injuries by taking pictures of the inside of the body.
This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a dedication to enhancing patient well-being. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in neonatal imaging or pulmonary diagnostics.
Explore the pathway below to learn more.
Pathways are the various job options within a career that share common skills, knowledge, and interests. In addition to the popular pathways below, radiologic technologist pathways include:
- Computed Tomography (CT) Technologists
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Technologists
- Mammography Technologists
Here is a snapshot of popular pathways for Radiologic Technologists in the Charlotte metro area. Select each title for details.
Radiologic technologists and technicians perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Their roles include preparing patients, operating imaging equipment, positioning patients for clear images, acquiring and evaluating images, providing patient care, ensuring radiation safety, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Depending on their specialization, they may be called radiologic technologist, X-ray technologist, CT technologist, or MRI technologists.
Certifications*
- Core: Certified Radiological Technologist
- Advanced: Registered Radiologist Assistant
- Specialty: Registered Technologist - Bone Densitometry
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
Radiologic technologists and technicians perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Their roles include preparing patients, operating imaging equipment, positioning patients for clear images, acquiring and evaluating images, providing patient care, ensuring radiation safety, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Depending on their specialization, they may be called radiologic technologist, X-ray technologist, CT technologist, or MRI technologists.
Certifications*
- Core: Certified Radiological Technologist
- Advanced: Registered Radiologist Assistant
- Specialty: Registered Technologist - Bone Densitometry
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
