Is there a difference between x-ray technicians and x-ray technologists, what is the salary difference?

Answer 1

Here in CA, we have a limited permit program. Those graduates use the term "radiologic (or x-ray) technician". You can get a limited permit in extremity work (helpful for a podiatrist or orthopedic office). I believe you can also get a limited license for chest x-rays.

A radiologic (x-ray) technologist is able to take ANY type of x-rays, including CT and DEXA scans. We are required to attend an accredited school before we can take the boards, which allow us to take x-rays. Technician is an old term for a x-ray tech, and is not used anymore.....

A limited technician will not make as much money, as there are fewer things that license allows you to do. Outside of an orthopedic or podiatrist office, it may be hard to find a job. I have never worked in a hospital or clinic where they employed limited technicians. Why hire someone who cannot do even half of what is required? The schooling for a limited permit is not as long as a rad. technologist.

Service engineers work on the x-ray equipment, and they make darn good money!

Answer 2

WHY DO PEOPLE ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT?

The correct term for someone who take x-rays is radiologic technologist. People still say technician; it means the same thing, but that is not what we prefer to be called. There are, however, places where someone is allowed to do x-rays without being registered, in which case they should not call themselves "technologists". We do not "work" on x-ray machines (does rcbrokebones mean we fix them or something? He is completely incorrect.) And the education is 2 years... for the answerer 'radtech', it is not the same in the US - you can be a radiologic technologist after completing a 2 year certificate program and passing the national registry exam.

Answer 3

An x-ray technician has taken a two year course and an x-ray technologist has taken a 3 year course to get their certification. Here in Canada, all must be technologists now-a-days. The term technician is not used any more.

Answer 4

An x-ray technician takes patients x-rays and an x-ray technologist works on the x-ray machine not even the same kind of work or education..and the pay scale is much higher for an x-ray technologist..

Answer 5

There is a difference in the training and the degree that each position holds. I am sorry I can't tell you about the salary comparison.