Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
About the profession
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
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Based on the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Radiologic Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Radiologic Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Radiologic Technologists and Technician → Lead Radiologic Technologists and Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
102K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $50,020 - $63,110/year With equity/bonuses: $55,022 - $75,732 Top markets (SF/NYC): $57,523 - $75,732 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $35,014 - $56,799 Year 2-3: Junior level $63,110 - $72,390 Year 4-6: Mid level $72,390 - $78,486 Year 7-10: Senior level $78,486 - $93,755 Year 10+:…
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