Radiologic Technologist

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Radiologic Technologist

$80,110 · BLS median

Solid pay on a 2-year degree, and a stepping stone to MRI/CT. Per-diem work is common. You produce the images doctors diagnose from.

RADIOLOGIC TECH 1 Associate (2 yr) 2 ARRT cert 3 License 4 Scan · $80K 5 CT / MRI
Gold = credential gate. Each turn: more skill → more pay → the next step.
  1. 1
    Accredited rad-tech program
    A 2-year associate in radiologic technology.
    ◆ GMA Academy — science prep
  2. 2
    Earn ARRT certification
    The ARRT credential.
    ◆ GMA jobs + mentor
  3. 3
    Get state-licensed
    State licensure where required.
  4. 4
    Image patients · $80K
    X-ray imaging; per-diem common.
  5. 5
    Cross-train to CT / MRI
    CT, MRI, or mammography registries raise pay.

The flywheel: a 2-year degree gets you certified fast, and adding modalities (CT, MRI, mammography) each lifts your pay and your options.

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