Duties and Responsibilities: X-ray technicians take radiographic images while performing a diagnostic imaging examination. During an x-ray procedure, a technician must position a patient’s body in a specific manner to capture the exact image ordered by the physician.
Salary: $55,870
Education: Individuals interested in this growing field need an associate’s degree, as well as state licensure, to gain employment. They also can earn voluntary certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
Demand for this profession: Employment of radiologic and MRI technicians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupation. As the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions that require imaging as a tool for making diagnoses.
Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one?
No I wouldn’t like to become an X-Ray Technician.
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