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Career Opportunities
From the diagnosis of a fracture to the discovery of a tumor, the expertise of the Medical Radiographer is essential to aid the radiologist in the proper diagnosis of a patient. The Medical Radiographer may be working in a hospital Radiology department, the operating room, the emergency department or one of the specialty areas, which include CT, MRI, mammography and interventional radiography. Many clinics and physicians offices offer opportunities for employment, as well. Some radiographers choose to use their radiography skills in other career fields such as education, marketing, or technical applications.
Medical Radiography Job PlacementHigher Education Opportunity Act
|
Graduation Year |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
5-yr aver. |
|
Job Placement Percentage |
100% |
100% |
94% |
88% |
94% |
95% |
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Major |
Accrediting Body |
Definition/Benchmark |
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Medical Radiography |
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) |
Definition: The number of students employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of students actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. Benchmark: Five-year job placement rate of not less than 75% within 6 months of graduation |