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Research Notes on X-Ray Technician
An x-ray technician (also called a radiologic technologist or radiographer) is a health care professional who takes x rays and administers nonradioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. X-ray technicians are responsible for preparing patients for x-rays by explaining the procedure, removing articles that cannot pass through the x-ray machine, and positioning patients so that the appropriate parts of the body can be x-rayed.1 They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection, and basic patient care.2
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- Experienced x-ray technicians can perform more complex imaging procedures such as fluoroscopies.1
- X-ray technicians can specialize in performing CT scans and MRIs.1
- Training to become an x-ray technician can range from a one year certificate program, a two year associate degree, or a four year bachelor’s degree. A two year associate degree is the most common.1
- Employment for x-ray technicians is expected to increase by fifteen percent between 2006 and 2016.1
- X-ray technicians earn between $32,000 and $68,000 per year.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- ↑ American Society of Radiologic Technicians: About Radiologic Technologists
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Radiologic Technologist, How to Be an X-Ray Technician, How to Be a Radiologic Technologist, Radiographer
- Last update: Aug. 19, 2009
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