Radiologic Technologist Associations
Group
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Website
www.arrt.org
Mission and objectives
ARRT is the world’s largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. They test and certify technologists and administer continuing education and ethics requirements for their annual registration.
Group
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Website
www.asrt.org
Mission and objectives
The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality of patient care.
Resources
Radiologic Technologist Career Profile
Radiologic technologists (sometimes called radiographers or x-ray technologists) are specialists in a particular kind of medical imaging technology. In addition to good old-fashioned x-rays, some radiologic technologists conduct types of imaging that require introduction of certain chemical solutions, or even take sets of many x-rays in order to create a composite three-dimensional image. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Radiologic Technologist Career
Radiologic Technologists most often hold specialized Associate’s degrees. Those looking to move up to supervisory and management positions will often hold Bachelor’s or even Master’s degrees. Read more . . .
Interview with a Professional Radiologic Technologist
Do you have a question about becoming a radiologic technologist? Check out this interview with a radiologic technologist. Read more . . .
