introducing

Radiologic Technology

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A “Radiologic Technologist” (or Radiographer)

Medical ProfessionalIn a challenging field

Safely uses x-rays to image anatomy PositionsUsing sophisticated technologyPractices radiation protection

Provides quality-diagnostic imagesAssists DR Communicates with patientPractices patient privacy

Getting Your License

El Camino College x-ray program is accredited with a nearly 100% pass rate.

AccreditAccrediteded

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Take Take ARRT ARRT examexam

Get x-Get x-

ray ray licenselicense

What kind of programs are there?

University based, college based, hospital based, military, commercial schools

Various RT Programs

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Certification vs. License• ARRT

– National certification• R.T.

– Must take an exam• Pass with 75%

– Can take this after completing program

• CRT– State Licensing– Must pass ARRT exam to

get this– Pay fee to get

radiography license (R) – Take fluoroscopy exam

and pay a fee for (F) license

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To reach their goals!

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Radiologic Technologist

• ECC program is for an entry level into the profession

• Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine would require additional education

Certification/licenses• ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologies

– Provides national certification

• CRT-- California Registered Technologist– After completing ARRT exam you pay a fee and get your California

license to practice– A separate test is taken for fluoroscopy

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ECC’s Program

• 2 year Associates Degree Program– Not including prerequisites– Starts last week of August and completes mid

October – approximately 26 months, can change depending ……

• 2-3 courses on campus each semester and 24 – 35 hours per week of internship training in the affiliated hospitals per semester

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Upon Graduation from ECC

• Associates Degree in Science

• Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program - Accredited by JRCERT

• ARRT Approved

11FIG. 5–1 The articulation of didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction.

(From Ford C, ed: Clinical education for the allied health professions, St Louis, 1978, Mosby.)

RT ProgramsDidactic and Clinical Education

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program

• Passing board exam with 75% or better.

LICENSURE

ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT)

Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R)

California – State Dept. of Health –RHB

C.R.T (R,F) RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS

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Questions to ask about a Program

• What is your pass rate?• Average scores on ARRT exam• Length of Program• Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R.T• Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate• Accreditation Status• Cost

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SALARY RANGES RT’s

• NEW R.T. = $ 25 -$38 PER HOUR• ON-CALL + O.T. $45,000 – $60,000 YR

• ADVANCE SPECIALTIES• $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR

• HEALTH CARE – a consistent employment outlook

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Variety of Work Settings

• physicians offices,• • clinical outpatient facilities,

• free standing imaging centers,

• mobile imaging centers

• portable services to rehabs

• Mammo’s to under privileged areas

• Urgent care

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Additional Opportunities

• Education• Administration• Management (QM)• Commercial• Radiologist Assistant

= RA

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OTHER PATHWAYS

• SALES • APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST• INDUSTRIAL X-RAY• MANAGEMENT (DEGREE)• EDUCATON

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TRAVELING TECHNOLOGIST = SEE THE WORLD AND GET $$$