Radiographers, or radiologic technologists, are the trained professionals who apply this technology. Radiographers must provide as much diagnostic information as possible while ensuring that radiation to the patient remains within safe exposure guidelines. They perform a variety of diagnostic examinations with several types of x-radiation emitting equipment. Radiographers are vital members of the health care team. They not only provide health care through the use of advanced medical technology, but also through compassion and concern for the patient's health care needs and general well-being.
Radiographers work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physicians' offices.
Opportunities exist for advanced training that can lead to related careers in CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology, as well as in management and education.