18 employers surveyed representing 289 employees in this occupation. Radiologic technologists take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. Includes workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen. There are approximately 420-510 radiologic technologists currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Many jobs are union.
About 5-15 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 2-3 years of prior experience. Most jobs are 40 hours per week. Some jobs are 15-30 hours per week. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.