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Radiologic Technologist/Technician
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Salary range:

$48,689 – $72,827

Minimum training

1-year certificate program; state-issued license required

Job description:

Radiologic technicians and technologists take X-rays and administer nonradioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic technicians and technologists prepare and position patients, and set controls on the X-ray machine to produce X-rays of the appropriate density, detail and contrast. They then take the X-ray and develop it for review by a physician.

Work environment:

Radiologic technicians and technologists work in hospitals, medical laboratories and physicians' offices. Some travel to patients in vans equipped with sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

Training requirements:

Radiologic technicians and technologists are required to complete a certificate program lasting one to four years. Some employers may require an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree.

Paying for training:

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