X-Ray Technician

Radiologist Technologist

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

X-Ray Technician (Limited Scope)

Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist

Radiologic Technologist

X-Ray Technologist

Radiology Technologist

MRI Technologist

Main

Female

Male

Prefer to self-define

Medical / Health

Dental

Vision

None

Catholic Medical Center

Concentra Medical

HCA, Inc.

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

20 years or more

Los Angeles, California

Orlando, Florida

Houston, Texas

New York, New York

Dallas, Texas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Nashville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Chicago, Illinois

Tampa, Florida

Phoenix, Arizona

Denver, Colorado

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Sacramento, California

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Birmingham, Alabama

San Diego, California

Boston, Massachusetts

Buffalo, New York

Portland, Oregon

Dayton, Ohio

Knoxville, Tennessee

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Orange, California

New Orleans, Louisiana

West Palm Beach, Florida

Riverside, California

Toledo, Ohio

Corpus Christi, Texas

Detroit, Michigan

Aurora, Colorado

San Jose, California

Lafayette, Louisiana

Little Rock, Arkansas

Pasadena, California

Cleveland, Ohio

Atlanta, Georgia

Kansas City, Missouri

Albany, New York

Charleston, South Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

San Francisco, California

Indianapolis, Indiana

Charlotte, North Carolina

Seattle, Washington

Ocala, Florida

Miami, Florida

Baltimore, Maryland

Manchester, New Hampshire

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

El Paso, Texas

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hartford, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Spokane, Washington

St. Louis, Missouri

Torrance, California

San Luis Obispo, California

Wilmington, North Carolina

Savannah, Georgia

Oceanside, California

Tucson, Arizona

Pensacola, Florida

Huntsville, Alabama

Largo, Florida

Meridian, Mississippi

Reno, Nevada

California, California

Concord, California

Columbus, Georgia

Newark, New Jersey

Salt Lake City, Utah

Trenton, New Jersey

Lexington, Kentucky

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Louisville, Kentucky

Columbia, South Carolina

Long Beach, California

Athens, Georgia

Monticello, Arkansas

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Jacksonville, Florida

Lubbock, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Trinity, Florida

Santa Barbara, California

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Santa Maria, California

Mobile, Alabama

Shreveport, Louisiana

Jersey City, New Jersey

Columbus, Ohio

Melbourne, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Simi Valley, California

Radiology

Orthopedics

Phlebotomy

Radiography (X-ray)

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Medical Terminology

Computed Tomography (CT)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Customer Service

Order Inventory

Training

Triage

Office Management

Electrocardiography (EKG)

Interventional Radiology

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)

X-ray technicians are responsible for operating radiology machines under a doctor’s orders for a patient. Depending on the illness, a doctor may decide to order x-rays of particular parts of the body, and the technician is tasked with capturing these areas using the x-ray machine.
X-ray technicians use their in-depth knowledge and training to provide patients with the correct, and safe, amounts of radiation exposure to ensure the safety of everyone involved. They know where and how to place “patient shields,” which are gowns or covers which protect the majority of the body which is not being radio-graphed. It is important to be able to keep patients calm and well-informed of what is happening, as well as help patients feel at ease if they are apprehensive about these procedures. These technicians are also responsible for maintaining x-ray equipment and cleaning the parts of the machines which come into close contact with patients.
Most x-ray technicians have either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in radiology, and it is also recommended to attend a course which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Upon graduation and before becoming officially licensed, one must also pass an examination for the geographical location in which they will work.

The average pay for an X-Ray Technician is $20.69 per hour.

The average pay for an X-Ray Technician is $47,146 per year.

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