Radiographers are key members of the health care team who create images used to diagnose patient injury or illness. They use sophisticated equipment to produce radiographic images, or x-rays, of the human body. With the input of local health care experts, BCC s program is up to date and highly respected in the medical community. You ll study anatomy, physiology, patient care and body positioning techniques. This field offers flexible day or evening work schedules and is a great way to start your medical career.
Career opportunities abound for radiologic technologists throughout the country.
You may find an entry-level job as a radiographer or a staff radiologic technologist in a hospital, physician s office or outpatient clinic. With additional education and experience, you may work as a department lead or supervisor. There are also opportunities to work in other specialized medical positions as a mammographer or an MRI or CT technologist. You ll be a great match for this field if you like to be active and enjoy working with a variety of people. Good communication, problem-solving and analytical skills also are important.