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Radiologic technologists (radiographers) provide images (X-rays) of tissues, organs, bones, and blood vessels using a variety of equipment. The Oregon Employment Department estimates that nearly 70 radiography positions open in the Portland metropolitan area each year.
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Why choose Medical Imaging 做厙TV?
We offer comprehensive, rigorous training in all aspects of radiography, enabling you to obtain the skills you need for an entry-level radiography job. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and are eligible for state licensure and national certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Program effectiveness
Upon completion of PCCs Radiography program, you will possess the skills and training required to meet national standards, allowing you to gain a competitive edge in the field.
- 98% of our graduates who took the certification exam since 2020 passed the test.
- 100% of our graduates since 2020 found a radiography job within 12 months.
For more information on our five-year average credentialing exam pass rate, job placement after graduation, and program completion rate, see the program effectiveness data page and visit the explaining program effectiveness data in general.
Program accreditation
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The programs current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the .
$86,070 annual salary
Average wages for Portland-area radiographers according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Radiography | 2 years | Limited entry, see how to apply to Medical Imaging |
Locations
Sylvania
What will you learn?
Class information
Some of the knowledge and skills you will learn include:
- Medical ethics
- Radiation protection
- Technical equipment operation
- Positioning techniques
- Advanced procedures
What will you do?
Radiography is a people profession, working with patients and other healthcare professionals employed in hospitals and clinics.
The radiographers primary responsibilities include:
- Positioning the patient to image anatomy in the correct perspective.
- Operating highly technical imaging equipment.
- Selecting proper exposure factors.
- Limiting the amount of radiation exposure to the patient and personnel.
- Touching, lifting, and supporting patients while in the radiology department.
- Providing emotional support to the patient while being empathetic and compassionate.
- Strong writing, verbal communication, and teamwork skills are also needed.
With additional training and education, a radiographer may advance by specializing in related disciplines, such as computed tomography, vascular interventional imaging, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and bone densitometry.
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