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X-Ray Technology plays an important role in the medical field. The job of an X-Ray Technologist is to take x-ray images of a patient's bone or tissue structure, massively aiding doctors in their diagnoses.

X-Ray Technologists can specialize in areas such as Computerized Tomography (CT scans) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). In fact, the US Labor Bureau predicts X-Ray Technologists to be one of the fastest growing professions in the next decade.

X-Ray Technologist training can be completed relatively quickly at a career college or trade school. At EduSearch, you can easily find the right program for you, whether you're looking for classroom-based learning, or online courses to suit your busy schedule.

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*Please Note: Program outcomes vary according to each institution's specific curriculum and employment opportunities are not guaranteed

X-Ray Tech Job Description

The primary job of an X-Ray Technologist, also called a Radiographer, is to take x-rays of parts of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The images they produce assist doctors in diagnosing a variety of ailments.

X-Ray Technologists may work in hospitals, physicians' offices or outpatient centers, and occasionally travel to disabled patients' homes.

Since they work with radiation, X-Ray Technologists protect themselves and others using lead-lined aprons, gloves and other shielding devices, ensuring safety during this step of diagnosis.

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X-Ray Tech Training

X-Ray Technologists receive formal training during 12 to 48-month training programs at career colleges, universities, or trade schools.

Some common course subjects taken by X-Ray Tech students:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Patient care
• Radiation physics
• Medical terminology
• Medical ethics
• Radiobiology
• Pathology

After formal training, X-Ray Technologists become certified by passing an ARRT-administered exam. To be eligible, students must have graduated from an ARRT-accredited school, so it is important to ask about a school's accreditations before enrolling.

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X-Ray Tech Salary Figures

Trained and certified X-Ray Technologists regularly earn around $57,900 annually, according to the US Labor Bureau.

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X-Ray Tech Career Outlook

X-Ray Technologist employment is predicted to grow 15% by 2016, according to the US Labor Bureau.

Employment growth is being spurred by greater demand for radiologic procedures and a rapidly expanding health care sector in general, as well as advances in radiologic technology.

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