Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Carrington College – Spokane will focus on radiation treatment for patients of varying backgrounds, learning to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatments and managing patient care for radiation therapy patients. Students who gain a radiology technician degree or certification study courses in radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, and go on to employ this knowledge to help patients in need of radiation treatment. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at Carrington College-Spokane is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 2000.

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Carrington College – Spokane

Also known as Carrington College-Spokane

1601 N Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carrington College-Spokane offers an associate's degree program in radiology technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Radiation Therapists

Description

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiation therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 440
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $87340
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $88940

Radiologic Technologists

Description

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiologic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $63140
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $53500
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $64060

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).