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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
X-ray X-ray prograprogra
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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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38 years
assisting
Imaging Professionals
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 $$$