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How much does a radiology technician make and is that a good field of work to go into?

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  Radiology technicians, also called x-ray technicians, are not only in high demand in most communities, but also highly paid relative to other allied health professionals. Learn more about radiology salaries. Radiology Technician Salary Range The lowest 5 percent of radiology technicians earn less than $30,000, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), while the highest 5 percent earn more than $90,000. The current median radiographer or radiology technician salary is $58,065, according to ASRT. Salary.com estimates that the current median is $42,397. Starting Radiology Technician Salaries The average starting rad tech salary (less than 2 years of experience), nationally, is $36,918, according to ASRT. Chief and senior technicians earn mean salaries of $42,768 and $48,331, respectively, reports ASRT, while program directors earn $64,290 on average. Certification and Radiology Technician Salaries Certification or registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and continuing education will increase your radiology technician salary. The current mean salary for radiology technicians with a high-school diploma and certificate is $56,378, estimates the ASRT. The current mean salary for radiology techs with a bachelor degree is $63,028. Career Description Radiology technicians (also known as x-ray technicians) use controlled radiation to produce black-and-white images of the body's anatomy. X-rays are often used to detect bone fractures, uncover foreign objects in the body, and analyze bone and soft tissue. Most radiology technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, and diagnostic imaging centers. Radiology technicians must have the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, operate radiological devices and obtain diagnostic images, and provide oral or written summaries of their findings. They also maintain radiologic facilities and supervise and/or collaborate with other medical staff. Educational Requirements Most radiology technicians enter the field with a certificate or associate degree from a community or technical college, accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), qualifying them for certification by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensure in their state. Licensure is mandatory for radiologic technologists and technicians in 38 states. ARRT certification is advisable even states that do not require licensure. Many employers prefer ARRT-certified radiology technicians. I would say it is a good field to go into. You would be doing x rays and ultrasounds of different things so your work would very day to day. It will also be a job that would be around for years to come.