Envision a Career in Radiography |
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April 13, 2006
by Joe Cooper
joe.cooper@healthcare-programs.com
Healthcare Programs Columnist
Why is the field of radiography brimming with opportunity? The medical world is in need of educated technicians to serve hospitals and clinics everywhere. Take your critical analysis skills and apply them to medicine in this fascinating field.
Radiography: From the Inside Out
Radiographic technicians view the human body from the inside out. They are the eyes of the physician, looking at internal systems of bone and muscle structure. Professionals in radiography administer x-rays, CT (computer tomography) scans, and MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging), as well as other diagnostic tests to patients.
In order to become a technician in radiography, you will need several years of education, culminating in a bachelor's, as well as a certificate in radiography. You are also required to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists board examination. In your radiography program, you will gain the medical and technical background required to work as a radiographic technician in a hospital or other office.
You will also have the option to specialize in one of the following areas:
- Fluoroscopy
- Surgical radiography
- Trauma radiography
- Pediatric radiography
- Mammography
- Radiation oncology
The Radiographery Career Experience
In your radiography career, you will need excellent analytical skills and physical stamina. Not only will you be analyzing x-ray films and digital imaging scans, you'll also be on your feet most of the day. Most radiography jobs are located within hospitals or clinics, but with the exciting growth of the field of medical imaging, you will also increasingly see listings for positions at diagnostic imaging centers.
Many hospitals are finding it hard to hire qualified radiographic technicians, making your job prospects even better. Research radiography programs and start your radiography career in a field full of opportunity.
Sources
St. Vincent Health
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
About the Author
Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a Bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.
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