Radiologic Technologists
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Civilian:
Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Military:
Radiology (the use of X-rays) is important in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. X-rays and other diagnostic techniques, such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), help physicians detect injuries and illnesses. Radiology is also used to treat some diseases, such as cancer. Radiologic technicians operate X-ray and other imaging related equipment used in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. They work as part of a medical team of physicians and specialists to provide health care to patients. Radiologic technicians may specialize by the type of equipment they operate.
Job Titles
- 3D Technologist
- Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist
- Bone Densitometrist
- CAT Scan Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist)
- Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist (CT Rt)
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $53,240
- Military:
- $49,379
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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