Radiographers administer contrast media and medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and assist physicians to complete intricate medical procedures. Radiographers are the primary liaison between patients, physicians, and health agency staff. Additional duties may include equipment evaluation, conducting quality assurance programs, providing patient education, and departmental administrative functions. Radiographers are employed in health care facilities including specialized medical centers, urgent care clinics, private physicians’ offices and as educators or department administrators. Salaries and benefits are generally competitive with other health professions and vary according to experience and employment location.Program graduates meet the educational requirements to begin the application process for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The ARRT enforces high standards of ethics among Registered Technologists. One issue addressed by the Rules of Ethics is conviction of a crime - which includes a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony, the only exceptions being speeding and parking violations. All alcohol and/or drug related violations must be reported. A pre-application may be completed to determine eligibility, and the ARRT may be contacted at (651) 687-0048 for individual consultation.
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