Radiology Careers and Professional Groups
Radiology Careers
Radiologic Technology is a branch of health care delivery that utilizes x-rays to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions. Radiography programs educate students to perform radiology procedures through a blend of classroom and lab education at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ at Salem and clinical education at area healthcare facilities.
Radiologic Technology graduates may pursue an advanced career:
- Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist: Performs CT scans using x-rays that image sectional views of human anatomy.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist: Performs MRI exams using strong magnetic currents and radio waves to obtain images of human anatomy.
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS): Perform exams by using sound waves to produce internal images of the human body.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Administers radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients and views the image on gamma cameras to evaluate organ function.
- Radiation Therapist: Administers radiation to benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) lesions by using a strong radiation beam.
- Mammographer: uses x-rays to image the breast.
- Cardiovascular interventional technology uses x-rays to image blood vessels.
- Other options include education, management, sales, application specialist, mammography or informatics.
ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ Salem offers the Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences with concentrations in CT, MRI, DMS and Radiation Therapy. Go to /columbiana/radiology for more information
Professional Radiology Organizations
National Programmatic Accreditation
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
National Certification Examination in Radiography
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, MN 55120-115
651-687-0048
State Licensure for Radiographers
Ohio Department of Health
246 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-752-2370
email: Xray.Licensure@odh.ohio.gov
website:
National Professional Society
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3909
800-444-2778
Ohio Professional Society
Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists
440-382-5607