Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Tasks Include:
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +7.5%
National: +6.3%
Education
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$65,140.00
State
$66,570.00
Regional
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Description
Career Cluster: | Health Science |
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Education
Required Level of Education
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 72.85%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 16.52%
- Bachelor's Degree = 10.63%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 37.86%
- None = 25.44%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 16.26%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 9.10%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 7.93%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3%
- Up to and including 1 month = 0.41%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 28.52%
- Up to and including 1 month = 19.15%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 18.87%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.34%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 10.54%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.86%
- None = 5.71%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 31.90%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 29.05%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 15.89%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.32%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 5.67%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 3.70%
- None or short demonstration = 0.47%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
- Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
- Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
- Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
- Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
- Transport patients to or from exam rooms.
- Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
- Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
- Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
- Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
- Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
- Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
- Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
Tasks Include:
- Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.
- Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
- Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles (Automated defibrillators)
- Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies (Automatic x ray film processors)
- X ray diffraction equipment (Collimators)
- Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use (Compression bands)
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT 3 dimensional system components (Computed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systems)
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes (Computed tomography CT scanners)
- Radiographic locators (Cones)
- Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use (Cushions)
- Radiographic locators (Cylinders)
- Desktop computers
- Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use (Diagnostic ultrasound equipment)
- Radiographic locators (Diaphragms)
- Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM standard system equipment (Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment)
- X ray bone densitometers (Digital transmission densitometers)
- Electrocardiography EKG units
- Electronic blood pressure units
- Enema kits or accessories (Enema equipment)
- Medical x ray film or cassettes for general use (Film cassettes)
- Medical imaging wet darkroom or daylight processors (Film processing equipment)
- Medical x ray apparatus filters (Filters)
- Medical cine fluoroscopy equipment (Fluoroscopes)
- Medical radiographic equipment grids (Grids)
- Hypodermic needles
- Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS (Image capturing and transmission systems)
- Medical x ray film archiving system software (Image storage systems)
- Medical x ray intensifying screens (Intensifying screens)
- Hypodermic needles (Intramuscular needles)
- Intravenous or arterial tubing adapters or connectors or locks or caps or protectors (Intravenous IV locks)
- Medical syringes without needles (Intravenous IV syringes)
- Intravenous or arterial extension tubing (Intravenous IV tubing)
- Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI 3 dimensional system components (Magnetic resonance imaging MRI audio and visual intercommunication systems)
- Magnetic tape recorders
- Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners (Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI equipment)
- Mercury blood pressure units
- Medical c arm x ray units (Mobile image amplifier C-arms)
- Notebook computers
- Peripheral intravenous catheters for general use (Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters)
- Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies (Oxygen equipment)
- Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use (Patient immobilizing devices)
- Personal computers
- Medical x ray film archiving system software (Picture archiving and communication systems PACS)
- X ray bone densitometers (Portable densitometers)
- Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies (Portable film processors)
- Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use (Portable ultrasound scanners)
- Medical x ray units for general diagnostic use (Portable x ray machines)
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes (Positron emission tomography/computed tomography PET/CT scanners)
- Medical imaging contrast agent injectors or accessories (Power injectors)
- Medical radiation films or badges (Radiation measurement badges)
- Medical radiological shielding aprons or masks or drapes (Radiation protection devices)
- Radiographic film or cassette changers (Rapid film changers)
- Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use (Sandbags)
- Medical x ray film archiving system software (Scan converters)
- Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies (Self-contained film processors)
- Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use (Straps)
- Hypodermic needles (Subcutaneous hypodermic needles)
- Medical syringes without needles (Syringes)
- Tablet computers
- Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies (Tabletop film processors)
- Tourniquets
- Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers (Vacutainer tubes)
- Hypodermic needles (Venipuncture needles)
- Medical x ray apparatus filters (X ray beam restriction devices)
- X ray bone densitometers
- Medical x ray quality assurance or calibration devices (X ray calipers)
- Medical x ray intensifying screens (X ray image intensifier television systems)
- Medical x ray intensifying screens (X ray imaging charge-coupled device CCD cameras)
- Medical x ray units for general diagnostic use (X ray machines)
Technologies Include:
- Data base user interface and query software
- Structured data entry software
- Information retrieval or search software
- Information systems integration software
- Medical software
- Diagnostic image review software
- Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Film processor tracking and management software
- Information management subsystem software
- Internet or intranet image distribution software
- Medical software
- Practice management software PMS
- Virtual reality computed tomography CT imaging software
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
81.75 | Medicine and Dentistry | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
79.25 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
78.50 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
72.00 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
62.50 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
60.00 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
57.75 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
57.50 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
54.50 | Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
52.50 | Biology | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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68.75 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
65.50 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
62.50 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
62.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
62.50 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
59.50 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
56.25 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
56.25 | Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
53.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
53.00 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
50.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
50.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
75.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
72.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
65.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
65.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
65.50 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
62.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
62.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
62.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
53.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
53.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
53.00 | Perceptual Speed | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
53.00 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
53.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
53.00 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
50.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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96.75 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
82.25 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
76.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
76.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
75.50 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
73.75 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
73.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
72.50 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
71.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
70.50 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
70.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
68.75 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
67.25 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
67.25 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
61.25 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
60.75 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
60.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
59.50 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
56.75 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
56.00 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
51.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
50.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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91.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
90.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
90.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
89.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
89.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
88.25 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
85.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
81.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
81.00 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
79.25 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
78.75 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
78.25 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
68.25 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
67.25 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
66.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
63.50 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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77.83 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
75.00 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
61.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
54.17 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
52.83 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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99.40 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
97.60 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
96.60 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
95.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
94.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
93.40 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
93.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
91.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
90.00 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
90.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
89.20 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
88.40 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
88.00 | Exposed to Radiation | How often does this job require exposure to radiation? |
86.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
83.40 | Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
80.20 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
80.00 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
79.40 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
77.80 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
77.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
75.60 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
74.60 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
73.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
73.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
72.80 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
72.60 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
68.40 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
68.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
66.00 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
64.40 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
62.60 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
61.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
59.40 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
59.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
53.20 | Deal With Physically Aggressive People | How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
51.80 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $47,760.00 | $65,140.00 | $80,050.00 |
Virginia | $48,370.00 | $66,570.00 | $79,060.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $69,388.27 | $84,820.46 | $99,120.76 |
Bay Consortium | $54,325.76 | $78,538.96 | $84,781.00 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $51,982.01 | $69,094.39 | $73,961.54 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $48,420.18 | $62,884.54 | $70,961.50 |
Crater Area | $54,299.80 | $66,588.64 | $74,895.09 |
Greater Peninsula | $51,091.03 | $66,736.10 | $75,331.23 |
Hampton Roads | $52,905.18 | $66,145.23 | $73,339.51 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $46,563.45 | $62,122.33 | $69,847.26 |
Northern Virginia | $64,642.62 | $84,770.61 | $94,832.02 |
Piedmont Workforce | $56,526.20 | $70,867.00 | $82,437.25 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $45,511.52 | $62,618.71 | $66,867.98 |
Southwestern Virginia | $48,754.55 | $58,184.59 | $66,420.42 |
West Piedmont | $47,942.49 | $60,383.99 | $66,660.30 |
Western Virginia | $51,526.14 | $64,015.40 | $72,439.19 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 222,800 | 236,900 | +6.3% |
Virginia | 5,676 | 6,101 | +7.5% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 119 | 109 | -8.4% |
Bay Consortium | 202 | 228 | +12.9% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 918 | 903 | -1.6% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 201 | 184 | -8.5% |
Crater Area | 119 | 121 | +1.7% |
Greater Peninsula | 446 | 443 | -0.7% |
Hampton Roads | 1,110 | 1,130 | +1.8% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 289 | 292 | +1.0% |
Northern Virginia | 1,454 | 1,507 | +3.6% |
Piedmont Workforce | 272 | 281 | +3.3% |
Shenandoah Valley | 340 | 367 | +7.9% |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | 346 | 329 | -4.9% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
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- Endoscopy Technicians
- Surgical Technologists
- Radiologists
- Cardiologists
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
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- Anesthesiologist Assistants
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Careers in Diagnostic Services Pathway:
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- Epidemiologists
- Histology Technicians
- Histotechnologists
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee; CareerOneStop. (Using onet28)
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Not Occupationally Qualified, General
- Radiology
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Titles
- 3D Technologist
- Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist
- Bone Densitometrist
- CAT Scan Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist)
- Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist (CT Rt)
- Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist)
- CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist
- CT Scan Technologist (Computed Tomography Scan Technologist)
- CT/MRI Technologist (Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Imaging Specialist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Special Procedures Technologist (MRI Special Procedures Technologist)
- Mammographer
- Mammography Technologist
- MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)
- Radiation Therapist
- Radiographer
- Radiographer Technologist
- Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- Radiologic Technologist, Registered (RT(R))
- Radiological Technologist
- Radiology Technologist
- Radiology Therapist
- Registered Radiologic Technologist
- Skiagrapher
- Staff Radiographer
- Staff Radiologist
- Staff Technologist
- Ultrasound Technologist
- X-Ray Technologist
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Related Schools
- Averett University
- Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
- Central Virginia Community College
- Danville Community College
- ECPI University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Riverside College of Health Careers
- Southside College of Health Sciences
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Sovah School of Health Professions
- Tidewater Community College
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Highlands Community College
- Virginia Western Community College
- Wytheville Community College
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