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What they do

Radiologic technologists are the healthcare professionals who perform diagnostic imaging procedures, such as X-ray examinations, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans. Most technologists work in hospitals, though some work in doctors' offices and private clinics.

Radiologic technologists typically do the following:

  • Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
  • Precisely follow orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
  • Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history, answering questions about the procedure and putting patients at ease
  • Protect the patient by shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
  • Position the patient and the equipment in the location needed to get the correct image
  • Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
  • Work with radiologists reading the images to determine whether other images need to be taken
  • Keep detailed patient records

Education needed

Associate's Degree, License, Certification

UCLA Health starting salary

$76,232.88/year or $36.51/hour

Local schools offering this program

Charles Drew University, LA City College, Loma Linda University

Professional organizations

Local: California Society of Radiologic Technologists

csrt.org

National: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

arrt.org

To learn more about this career and explore job postings, please visit UCLA Health Careers.

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