Radiology
Specialties
Within radiography there are many fields of specialty:
A career in radiologic technology can lead in many
directions.
Advanced Practice Specialties in Radiologic Technology
Practitioners of the following advanced practice specialties in
radiologic technology are eligible for certification by the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists. (http://www.arrt.org/) Candidates for
certification must be certified in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear
medicine, and document specific clinical competencies to be eligible for the
certification examination.
Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist
Cardiovascular interventional technologists use radiation to produce
images to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of vascular disease or other
abnormalities, such as coronary artery disease. They may inject patients with a
material that assists in visualizing the images produced.
http://www.scc.spokane.cc.wa.us/hes/alliedh/ict.htm
Computed Tomography Technologist
Computed
tomography technologists use radiation and a computer to produce cross-
sectional images of the body. These individuals also may inject patients with a
material that assists in visualizing the images produced.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/content/ct_of_the_head.htm#Description
Magnetic Resonance Technologist
Magnetic
resonance technologists use radio waves, magnetic fields, and a computer to
produce images of body tissues. They also may inject patients with a material
that assists in visualizing the images produced.
Mammographer
Mammographers use radiation to
produce images for screening or diagnostic procedures for detection of breast
disease. These individuals also provide breast health education.
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Licensure/Certification
In most states, radiologic technologists and other imaging
professionals (all others noted) require licensure or certification.
In Maryland, certification is required for:
- Radiographers
- Radiation Therapy Technologists
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Computed Tomography Technologist
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
Certification requires graduation from an accredited school,
successful completion of the certification exam, and application to Board of
Physician Quality Assurance (BPQA).
Registration requires certification by one of the approved
groups listed:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART)
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
(NMTCB)
The Web site of the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists also includes a list of accredited programs in radiography,
radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. Visit www.arrt.org.
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