Cincinnati,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Radiologic technologists (also called radiographers) are healthcare specialists trained to conduct imaging procedures as prescribed by medical practitioners including doctors and chiropractors. These professionals handle medical imaging equipment, produce x-ray images, and ensure patient safety during procedures while minimizing radiation exposure.
They work in various clinical environments such as hospitals (emergency departments, operating rooms, ICUs), outpatient clinics, and patient care areas. Career growth opportunities exist in specialized fields like CT scanning, mammography, vascular interventional radiography, and MRI technology.