Radiologic Technologists

Imagine how you’d handle someone whose routine x-ray shows a condition that requires emergency surgery. How would you deal with the responsibility of giving your opinion of a patient’s condition?

Radiologic technologists -- also known as x-ray techs -- do these things daily. Their fast-paced, technically demanding world provides a lot of variety because every patient is different.

X-ray techs explain procedures to patients, make images for physicians to interpret, and keep records of patients' treatments.

Are You Ready To...?

• Use a computer to process testing and treatment data
• Provide critical information to patients and doctors
• Give doctors your feedback on the imaging studies you perform
• Protect yourself and others from radiation
• Spend long hours on your feet

It Helps To Be...

A good communicator who is compassionate, patient, and physically fit. You’ll also need to pay close attention to detail and carry out complex procedures.

Make High School Count

• Pay attention in math, chemistry, physics, and biology. You’ll need a good grasp of these subjects.
• Build strong computer skills. You’ll need them to keep track of data.
• Work hard in English. Good grades will show that you communicate well.
• Take several years of a foreign language used by people who live in the area where you want to work.
• Build teamwork skills by working on a school play or playing a team sport.