Radiological technology: Good career option in medical profession


Career in radio technology is suitable for those candidates who have good analytical ability. It is a good medical career. Radiological Technology is the application of x-rays for diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. With the use of computers, digital images are being produced for all types of x-ray examinations to study anatomical structures and function of body systems.


The radiological technologist assesses the patient's condition, positions the patient to best visualize body structures and demonstration of pathology, operates x-ray / computer equipment and evaluates the diagnostic quality of the image.



Education Requirements: To choose career as radiological technologist, candidates must complete associate's degree in radiography. Licensure required in some states; this might require professional certification.


There are numerous courses are available to become certified radiological technologist.

The registered radiological technologist utilizes knowledge of disease, mathematics, physics and operation of radiation-producing equipment for diagnostic purposes. A strong educational background applies to a variety of advanced areas in diagnostic radiology. Radiologic technologists can join various health care settings, i.e. hospitals or clinics, industry, business, research, administration, or education.

The profession of Radiological Technologist involves a broad variety of procedures and covers a number of specialties, including: Plain film radiological technology, i.e., x-rays of the chest, bones, joints, gastrointestinal studies, spine, mammography to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages, angiography to examine the heart, blood vessels and blood flow, fluoroscopy, i.e., real-time images that show movement, computerized tomography (CT scans), i.e., detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

Radiology techs can work in various medical settings. For example, an emergency room requires fast-paced work while an OB/GYN office provides an environment that is slower paced. Each environment is different, but most tech jobs require physical stamina. Some work is done at diagnostic machines, but some procedures are performed at patients’ bedsides. So candidates can see how this type of job can require them to move around a lot.

Job prospects:  There is a great demand for radiologic technologists and technicians at regional level. Those willing to relocate may have better job prospects. Hospitals will remain the principal employer of radiologic technologists, but a number of new jobs will be found in physicians’ offices and diagnostic imaging centers. As technology advances many imaging modalities are becoming less expensive and more feasible to have in a physician’s office, so this will also help create more jobs.

Experienced technologists may be promoted to:
Supervisor
Chief radiologic technologist
Department administrator or director



It is appraised that the job of a Radiologic Technologist is tiresome, yet it is worthwhile as there are chances for advancement.  Most technologists work in critical rooms of the hospital like trauma, CT, surgery and angiography rooms.  A Radiologic Technologist can continue his education in the fields of Mammography, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or Angiography.

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