Health Professions Radiologic Technology - Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Health Professions Radiologic Technology from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Professions - Radiologic Technology is a comprehensive approach to preparing students to acquire expertise in the field of radiography. The responsibilities of the radiologic technologist include performing diagnostic radiographic procedures, such as a chest X-ray or an X-ray of a broken bone, as well as procedures which requires the use of contrast agents to visualize organs in the body. The technologist is also responsible for assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopic and special procedures, processing the radiographic image and positioning the patient while ensuring that the patient?s mental and physical comfort is maintained. The program is offered in partnership with the hospital based radiologic technologist diploma program at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital. The College provides classroom instruction and the hospital based program provides specialized classroom and clinical experience. Career Opportunities Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the graduate has the option of registering and completing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam at a participating center. The College does not guarantee results of this registry exam. There is also opportunity for professional growth and advancement in specialty areas such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, computerized automated tomography (CT), special procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Registered staff technologist in a hospital, clinic or doctor?s office Registered staff technologist in industry Registered staff technologist in the military Management Research Education Sales The median salary for a radiological technologist in the United States is $58,279 (Salaries.com, 2010). Program Objectives Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to: 1. Function as a competent entry level radiologic technologist in multiple settings. 2. Develop skills in critical thinking, effective communication and problem solving in the practice of Radiologic Technology 3. Maintain professional growth and development through continuing education. 4. Meet the needs of the healthcare community for certified radiographers . 5. Become eligible to register and complete the ARRT registry exam. View more details on Pennsylvania Highlands Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.