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From radiologic technologist: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.
Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from radiologic technologist and includes any licence or programme legally required — not just course length.
See CT technologist jobs open nowCT is a post-primary certification and radiography is the usual way in.
ARRT (Radiography)
Get it from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Often a few months alongside your x-ray shifts rather than a separate course.
Head, chest, abdomen and contrast studies, signed off by a supervising tech.
Post-primary ARRT exam. It usually comes with a pay step on the same ward.
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