Your Future

The field of radiologic technology is a rapidly expanding and rewarding career choice.  The continued diversity of imaging and therapeutic technologies offers a bright future for the registered Radiologic Technologist.

Radiographers may remain in the discipline of diagnostic x-ray or they may choose to further their education in specialized areas such as ultrasonography, vascular interventional radiography, cardiac catheterization, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography or radiation therapy.  Each of these areas generally requires an additional six months or a one-year educational commitment. 

Other areas of expanded responsibility include education, supervision, and even sales or research.  Ordinarily experience and a college degree are required for these advanced positions.

Several colleges and universities throughout the country offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology awarding certified technologists college credit for completion of accredited radiography programs. Missouri State University in Springfield awards 43 credit hours toward a BSRT for St. John’s School of Radiologic Technology graduates.

For additional information about a career in Radiologic technology, please visit www.asrt.org.