Radiologic Technology
The Radiologic Technology curriculum is designed to assist students in acquiring the general and technical competencies necessary to enter the radiography profession. Radiographers use state of the art equipment to produce diagnostic medical images in a variety of health care settings.
A Career in Radiologic Technology
Radiographers use state of the art equipment to produce diagnostic medical images in a variety of health care settings. This requires an application of combined knowledge in anatomy, physics, procedures, imaging techniques and patient care.
The constant growth in the field has created new and exciting career opportunities in specialty areas. Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program qualify to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
Special Application Requirements
The Radiologic Technology program has special program admission criteria which must be completed prior to applying for the clinical phase of the program. A student may be admitted to the college at any time in order to complete prerequisite and general education coursework.
What Will I Do as a Radiologic Technologist?
Radiologic technologists are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Radiologic technologists are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
Radiologic technologists might also specialize in a specific imaging technique such as bone densitometry, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, or nuclear medicine. The radiologic technologists who specialize in radiation therapy, which is the delivery of high doses of radiation to treat cancer and other diseases, are radiation therapists and
medical dosimetrists.
Some Job Duties May Include:
- Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
- Precisely follow orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and answering questions about the procedure
- Protect the patient by shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
- Position the patient and the equipment in the location needed to get the correct image
- Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
Career Quick Facts
- Career Outlook
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- Median Salary Average: $53,120
- SC Salary Range: $36,280-$74,730
- 93% placement rate for 2017-2018 graduates
Salary and career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Physical Demands
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- active: much standing, moving about, carrying, walking
- lifting up to 100 lbs.
- Entry Level Positions
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- Radiologic Technologist
- Employers
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- Abbeville Area Medical Center
- B-L Family Practice, P.A.
- Carolina Bone & Joint Clinic
- Carolina Health Centers
- Carolina Imaging Center
- Carolina Nephrology
- Doctors Care
- Edgefield County Hospital
- Express Medical Care
- Greenville Hospital System
- Greenwood Family Practice (Physicians Care Walk In Clinic)
- Greenwood Genetic Center
- Greenwood Urological
- Lakelands Orthopedic Clinic
- Laurens County Health Care (Now Prisma Health)
- Lexington Medical Center
- McCormick Correctional Institution
- McCormick Family Practice
- MD360 Convenient Care
- Mobilex USA
- Newberry County Memorial Hospital
- Palmetto Bone & Joint P.A.
- Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital
- Providence Hospital
- Saluda Family Medicine
- Self Medical Group
- Self Regional Health Care
- St. Francis Health System
- Tower Pointe Medical Center
- United Mobile Imaging
- University Hospital
- Vista Women's Healthcare
- Ware Shoals Center for Family Medicine
Program Information
The Radiologic Technology curriculum is designed to train students to be radiography professionals, which requires an application of combined
knowledge in anatomy, physics, procedures, imaging techniques and patient care.
Graduates may also choose to pursue an advanced degree. Graduates qualify to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
Accreditation: The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182; (312) 704-5300 (www.jrcert.org).
Program Effectiveness Data
Radiography Program Effectiveness Data, Mission and Goals
Radiologic Technology Application Process
Radiologic Technology is a limited enrollment program that has special admissions requirements These requirements must be completed before you can be accepted.
If you are a new student there are three key steps to complete before entering the Radiologic Technology program:
- Step 1: Apply to the college and complete the enrollment process
- Step 2: Take the necessary courses to become Program-Ready
- Step 3: Apply to the program
Are You Program-Ready?
Before applying for program entry, be sure you meet the requirements for acceptance. Start by connecting with an advisor and review program requirements.
We've also provided the resources below to assist you with the program acceptance process.
- Radiologic Technology Fact Sheet
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Fact Sheets are designed for students and advisors to review program-specific requirements and program application procedures. Please make an appointment with your advisor to discuss your academic goals and progress, and to develop your individualized degree plan.
- Application Worksheet
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The application worksheet is used to calculate points toward competitive program entry.
- Health Care Program Acceptance Data
- Graduation Plan
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Our semester-by-semester graduation plans will show you when required courses in your major are offered. Following this plan will help you stay on track and graduate on time.
Students in the Health Care Certificate that are focusing on Radiologic Technology should consider the following coursework to complete the appropriate program-ready and general education coursework needed for Radiologic Technology.
- Health Care FAQ
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We strongly recommend that students review the Health Care Division FAQ to be fully aware of our program entry requirements.
Apply to the Radiologic Technology Program
Once you’ve taken the necessary steps to become program ready, it’s time to apply to the program.
Applications are accepted for the fall entry into the Radiologic Technology program on the following schedule
- Application Dates - May 1-16
- Notification Emails Sent - Mid-June*
Program applications must be submitted during the scheduled dates for this program to be considered.
Note: If you haven't already done so, you must apply to the college before completing the Radiologic Technology program application.
* Students accepted into any Health Care program will be required to attend a program orientation. Accepted students will NOT be excused from attending this mandatory orientation.
