An x-ray certification can be used for many different things. You can teach at a college or a university. You can work in a hospital such as labs and radiologist rooms.
Each state sets the requirements for certification/licensing as an x-ray tech. Make sure the school you attend offers a program that meets all the requirements set by the state.
X-Ray tech certifications normally take two years in an accredited school. Once you complete the two years of school you can then sit for a state exam. Passing the exam earns you the certified X-Ray Tech designation.
There are a number of certifications that you require to be an x-ray technician. This website will give you a brief overview: http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health/how-to-become-an-x-ray-technician.html
If you are an x ray technician and is looking for a job take a look at the listings of www.indeed.com/q-X-Ray-Tech-jobs.html, www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-x-ray+tech
what kind of relevant experience do you have in the x-ray tech
It is very difficult to become an x-ray tech. It is not that easy to become an x-ray tech. It could become very difficult and it is a long process of reading.
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X-ray technologists generally have more education and training than an x-ray technician and may have supervisory responsibilities as well. But there are other xray tech degree and certificate options too. You can get an x-ray tech certificate, which typically takes a year or less.
No, Ultrasound is a specialty and requires more education than an x-ray tech.
X-RayTechnicianSchools.org has a nice list of schools by state that offer X-Ray tech medical program.
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