Radiography

Educational programs in radiography are located on the following Indiana University campuses: Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University Northwest (Gary), Indiana University South Bend, and Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne.

A program is being developed at Indiana University Kokomo. Contact Dr. Robert Roales, Chairperson of the Division of Allied Health Sciences on the Kokomo campus, for further information, (765) 455-9371.

Description of the Profession Radiologic technology is a science involving the medical use of X-rays in the diagnosis of disease. A radiologist is a physician specializing in this science, and a radiologic technologist (radiographer) is the technical assistant to the radiologist. Radiographers make up the largest group of imaging professionals. Their principal duties consist of performing X-ray examinations of patients. They also assist in fluoroscopic examinations and in special radiographic procedures. Tasks performed by radiographers vary. Radiographers must be able to handle seriously ill and injured patients to obtain the maximum amount of information without injury to the patient and with the least amount of pain and discomfort from the examination. They may assist the radiologist in some complex procedures, often involving the injection of opaque media through needles or catheters. Radiographers must be well trained and experienced in aseptic techniques, requiring skills often comparable to those of nurses in some specialties. Most technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Graduates of the Program Graduates receive an associate of science degree and are eligible to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become certified as a Registered Technologist, Radiography, R.T.(R).

Credential Required to Practice R.T.(R) Registered Radiographer.