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An X-Ray Technician also known as Radiologists, Radiographers,
and Radiologic Technologist produce X-ray images of all parts of
the human body to aid physicians in the diagnosis of medical conditions.
They prepare and position patients/clients, expose and develop radiographic
films. Additional diagnostic imaging techniques such as computer
tomography, magnetic resonance, special angiographic and interventional
procedures, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine procedures are also
performed. Radiologic tech is one of the fastest growing occupations
requiring post-secondary or associate's degree training. To learn
a little more about XRAY tech careers and earnings expectations
in the field read more below.
X Ray Technician Earnings
In 1996, median weekly earnings for full-time salaried radiologic
technologists were $559. Half earned between $478 and $672; 10 percent
earned less than $317; and 10 percent earned more than $849.
X Ray Technician Salary
According to a Hay Group Survey of acute care hospitals, the median
annual base salary of full-time radiologic technologists was $28,800
in January 1997. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,600 and
$31,800. Full-time radiation therapy technologists earned a median
annual base salary of $37,300; and ultrasound technologists, $36,100.
Related Occupations
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Nuclear medicine technologists
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Perfusionists
Respiratory therapists
Clinical laboratory technologists, technicians
EEG technologists
Radiologic technologists
Electroneurodiagnostic technologists
X-Ray Technician Training Schools
Alabama X-Ray Technician Schools
Virginia
College* (Birmingham,
Huntsville,
Mobile)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Arizona X-Ray Technician Schools
Apollo
College* (Mesa,
AZ - Phoenix,
AZ - Phoenix,
AZ - Tucson
AZ) - Medical Radiography
The
Bryman School* (Phoenix,
Tempe)
- Practical Technologist in Radiology
California X-Ray Technician Schools
Everest College*
(Alhambra - El Monte, Anaheim, City of Industry - Whittier, Gardena, Hayward,
Los Angeles - Wilshire, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San
Jose North, Torrance, Los Angeles West) - X-Ray Technician
Maric
College* (Anaheim,
Bakersfield,
Carson,
San
Diego - East County, Fresno,
Irwindale,
Los
Angeles, Modesto,
Vista - North
County, North
Hollywood, Palm
Springs, Panorama
City, Pomona,
Riverside,
Sacramento,
San
Diego, San
Fernando Valley, Stockton)
- X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology
Colorado X-Ray Technician Schools
Cambridge
College (Aurora) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Florida X-Ray Technician Schools
ATI
College of Health (Miami)
Programs in Miami: Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Central
Florida Institute* (Orlando,
Tampa
Bay)
Programs in Florida: Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive
Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO
High-Tech
Institute (Orlando)
Programs in Orlando: X-ray Technician
Keiser
College* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland,
Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa,
West Palm Beach) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology,
Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Ultrasound Technologist
National
School of Technology* (Fort
Lauderdale, Hialeah,
Kendall,
Miami)
Programs in Florida:Cardiovascular Technologist
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) * (Tampa,
Ft Lauderdale,
Jacksonville)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ultimate Medical Academy (Clearwater, Florida) - X-Ray Tech Training
Georgia X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Atlanta) - Diagnostic
Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology
The Art Institute of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging
Kentucky X-Ray Technician Schools
Draughons
Junior College (Bowling Green)
Bowling Green: Cardiographic Technician
Spencerian
College (Lexington)
Programs in Lexington: Limited Medical Radiography
Maryland X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Landover)
Programs in Landover, Maryland: Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
Minnesota X-Ray Technician Schools
High-Tech
Institute (Minneapolis) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Missouri X-Ray Technician Schools
Colorado Technical
University (North Kansas City) - Radiologic Technology
Sanford-Brown
College (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Fenton,
St. Charles,
Hazelwood)
- Radiography
New Jersey X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Iselin, NJ)
Programs in New Jersey: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
New York X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Garden
City, New
York, White
Plains)
Programs in New York: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular
& Surgical Technology
Ohio X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Cleveland)
Programs in Cleveland: Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
Oregon X-Ray
Technician Schools
Pioneer
Pacific College - (Eugene
OR)
Programs in Eugene: Medical Assisiting with X Ray Technician (Limited)
Pennsylvania X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Philadelphia, PA)
Programs in Pennsylvania: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular
South Carolina X-Ray Technician Schools
The Art Institute of Charleston (Charleston, SC) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging
Texas X-Ray Technician Schools
Academy
of Healthcare Professions* (Austin,
Houston
North Loop, Houston
Southwest)
Programs in Texas: Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Phlebotomy Technician,
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
Career
Centers of Texas* (Brownsville,
Corpus
Christi, El
Paso, Fort
Worth) - Radiologic Technologist
Sanford-Brown
Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Dallas,
Houston) -
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Virginia
College (Austin) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Virginia X-Ray Technician Schools
The Art Institute of Washington (Arlington, VA) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging
Washington X-Ray Technician Schools
Apollo
College (Spokane, WA)
Programs in Spokane: Medical Radiography
X-Ray Technician Schools in Canada
CDI College*
Programs in Canada: Echocardiography Technologist, Electrocardiography
* Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
* Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener,
London, Mississauga South, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough,
Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor
* Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City
* Nova Scotia: Halifax
* Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton
South
* British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
* Manitoba: Winnipeg
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