yes they do i was under one during my observation hours at doctors hospital in manteca CA
Nieta Whitman Powell has written: 'Handbook for radiologic technologists and special procedures nurses in radiology' -- subject(s): Radiologic Technology, Radiologic technologists
James Ohnysty has written: 'Aids to ethics and professional conduct for student radiologic technologists' -- subject(s): Medical ethics, Radiologic technologists
X-Ray techs
LaVerne Tolley Gurley has written: 'Introduction to radiologic technology' -- subject(s): Radiologic Technology, Radiologic technologists, Vocational guidance, Medical Radiology
They are radiologic technologists, or radiographers for short.
The individuals who take x-rays are called radiologic technologists or radiographers. They are trained professionals who operate imaging equipment to capture images of the internal structures of the body for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic technologists follow strict protocols to ensure the safety of patients and themselves while producing high-quality images for interpretation by radiologists or other healthcare providers.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians as of May 2008 is, $53,230. This would amount to $25.59 an hour.
In order to certify for an OMRI tech you will require a certificate in MRI, which is can be obtained by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
There are no bachelor's degrees offered for radiology in the US. To become a practicing radiologist requires the completion of medical school and a residency in radiology. However radiologic technologists (who are not medical doctors) may receive a certification or bachelors degree in a particular branch of the field. Requirements for certification in the US can be found on the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) website.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists is the organization that maintains it. They have a board of experts qualified to assess the questions and their relevance.
There are multiple meanings of arrt, Arrt and ARRT depending on context. The most common meaning is for ARRT, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists offers testing and certification to all aspiring radiology technician. You should be able to get certified there.