Radiologic Technologist: Job Description, Education and Salary Range

The expanding job market for radiologic technologists is growing faster than the number of qualified radiology technicians and many medical facilities through out the country are turning to temporary radiology tech jobs to help meet their growing needs. Med Travelers has a database of radiologic technologist positions available in a variety locations at very competitive hourly salaries. We invite you to explore an exciting career in travel healthcare by filling out an online application with Med Travelers today.

	Radiologic Technologist Job Description and Responsibilities
	Radiology Technician Education and Training
	Radiologic Technologist Salary Range, Benefits and Considerations
	Apply for Radiology Tech Jobs with Med Travelers

Radiologic technologists, more commonly known as radiology technicians, perform X-rays requested by physicians to help diagnose a variety of medical issues. Radiology technicians must be able to closely follow physician instructions, prepare radiograph equipment, position patients correctly and accurately capture the requested diagnostic images. Radiologic technologists must also protect the patient’s safety during the X-ray procedure. Radiology tech jobs require individuals to manipulate heavy equipment and maneuver patients who may be disabled, so it is ideal for such technicians to be in good physical condition. Radiologic technologists are potentially exposed to radiation on a daily basis and must take the proper precautions to protect themselves. Radiology technicians work mostly in hospitals; however, some maintain employment in private physicians’ practices and imaging centers.

Radiology tech jobs offered through Med Travelers seek radiologic technologists who have completed an accredited radiography education program (associate’s or bachelor’s degree). Earning radiography certification from the ARRT, is required in most states to work as a radiology technician and is always an added benefit when applying for available jobs throughout the country. Some radiology technicians may specialize to become an MRI technician, nuclear medicine technologist or CT technologist.

For a radiologic technologist, the average yearly salary can range between $42,000 and $49,000. Radiology technicians with jobs that require additional experience and training can make up to $60,000 per year. The temporary radiology tech jobs offered through Med Travelers provide competitive hourly wages and a host of valuable perks including free housing, job-related travel reimbursements, paid benefits and more.

Salary Considerations for Radiologic Technologists

• Location.
• Level of Training/Education.
• Experience.
• Specializations/Certifications.

When you apply for available radiology tech jobs online with Med Travelers, your qualifications are all taken into consideration to effectively match you with temporary positions that are right for you.

By working with Med Travelers as a radiological technologist, you can benefit from the abundance of available temporary positions and earn a competitive salary. In addition, radiology technician jobs offered though Med Travelers provide excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of treatment settings. Apply online today and Med Travelers will pair you with temporary radiology tech jobs throughout the country.

Med Travelers also connects individuals in other allied health professions with temporary positions in locations across the country: 

 Physical Therapists 
 Physical Therapist Assistants
 Occupational Therapists
 Occupational Therapists Assistants
 Respiratory Therapists
 Speech Therapists
 Radiation Therapists
 Nuclear Medicine Technologists 
 Medical MRI Technologists 
 CT Scan Technologists 
 Ultrasound Technicians 
 Polysomnography Technologists 
 Cardiovascular Technologists