Between a radiology technician and a radiology technologist?
2007-12-17 07:10:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
A radiologic technologist is someone who is licensed to do all radiologic exams. This is everything from a chest x-ray to fluoroscopy to portable examinations in the ICU and the surgical department. We are also able to cross train into and earn additional licenses in mammography, CT scans or angiography (heart caths).
A radiologic technician is a person who has a limited permit. This means that they are licensed to do ONLY certain exams. You can be licensed to only x-ray extremities, for example. It is hard to find a job with a limited license, because, well, you are limited in what you can do. Most employers want a person working for them who can do everything. Most limited permit holder work in orthopedic doctor's offices. They do make less money than a fully licensed RT.
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2007-12-17 15:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by Lissacal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thomas SR is incorrect.
They both are what people call "x-ray techs," but a technician does not have the education and training that a radiologic technologist does, nor do they make as much money.
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If you want to do this for a living, you should become a registered radiologic technologist. You can find accredited schools here: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http://www.arrt.org/nd/listOfSchools.ndm/listSchools&iframe=yes
2007-12-17 14:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A technician uses the equipment that a technologist designs.
2007-12-17 07:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋