

Radiology Technician, Imaging Technician, X-Ray Technician, Radiographer, CT Technician, MRI Technician
A radiologic technician performs imaging, such as X-rays, of the human body for diagnosis or treating medical problems.
A radiologic technologist is a radiology technician that specializes in one of more of the following modalities: Computerized tomography (CT) scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, bone densitometry, and fluoroscopes (imaging of various soft tissues within the body).
Current graduating students might have to get multiple per diem jobs and then one of them might become a full time position at one of the facilities. There are not a lot of full time positions for new graduates but there are many different options to get in the door, just not the traditional full-time positions.
“I was a very active child. I did not spend much time indoors. I rode bikes with neighborhood kids, played soccer, did Greek dancing, cheerleading, competitive swimming, basketball, softball, hiking, and camping. I'm not able to sit still for very long, so a desk job was not an option for me. I need to be on my feet and constantly moving around to keep myself stimulated and alert.” Ashley, X-ray Technician
Alternate careers: Instructor or director in radiologic technology programs, Sales representatives or instructors with equipment manufacturers, Radiation therapists (more certification), Sonographers (more certification).