Radiologic Technology Program

Become a Registered Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic technologists perform radiographic procedures under the auspices of a radiologist or medical specialist and produce radiographic images of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical abnormalities. They work in hospitals, clinics, private industry and physician offices, as well as staffing mobile X-ray units.

Harper College's Radiologic Technology program is a full-time, two-year limited-enrollment program that includes joint clinical and didactic training. The program provides classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology and pathology.

Upon completion of the 24-month competency-based program, the students will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam to become a registered radiologic technologist. The graduate technologist can also apply for licensure with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS).

Prepare for a health profession

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for entry into this profession. Coursework in the AAS may also prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university.

Associate in Applied Science—Radiologic Technology

Earn a professional certificate

Those who have completed the AAS program in Radiologic Technology or are Registered Radiologic Technologists are eligible to earn certificates in these areas:

Explore Radiologic Technology Careers

Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Radiologic Technology degree/certificate programs. Each career profile offers a complete picture on the local job market, including salaries, open positions, top local employers and more. To learn more, visit our Radiologic Technology Careers page.

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

* Data sampled April 2025. Visit the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians career profile for most current data.

$78,295
Median Salary

2.1%
Projected Job Growth (2025-2032)

596
Job Postings

Description:

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Core tasks:

Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.

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