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How to become a Radiologic Technologist

Operates the imaging equipment that produces x-rays and other diagnostic images for a physician to read. From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
2 years
Typical pay
$58k–$78k
Starting from
No experience

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 no experience and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

Commonly asked for

  • Associate degree from a JRCERT-accredited program required
  • No prior healthcare experience required to enrol
  • ARRT registration and a state licence required to practise
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The route

  1. Complete a JRCERT-accredited program

    Two-year associate degree with heavy clinical placement.

  2. Pass the ARRT exam

    The registry exam every employer checks.

    ARRT (R)

    Get it from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

  3. Get your state licence

    Most states license radiographers separately from the ARRT registry.

  4. Destination

    Radiologic Technologist

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