Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at St Luke’s College 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 Iowa colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at St Luke’s College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 1998.

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St Luke’s College

518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA

St Luke’s College is located in Woodbury, Iowa, with a population of 82,684. As a middle sized city and one of the largest cities in all of Iowa, Woodbury is a great place for those looking to start their medical career. Sioux City is famous for its commercial districts and arts and culture scene. For those who want to have a lively social life while working on their medical degree, St Luke's College is a very good choice.

As a two year college with a smaller enrollment of 219, St Luke's College offers a number of options for those who would like to obtain a medical education. In 2012, tuition was $15,500, a number that was the same for both in state students and out of state students. That’s great news for those who are interested in attending the college but live out of state. The variety of medical programs available includes the following:

• Radiology
• Nursing
• Respiratory Care
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Pastoral Education

There are plenty of student health programs and academic counseling options that allow students to feel comfortable at the college. With plenty of internship opportunities available, graduates of St Luke's College are ready for a new world of healthcare, with the industry growing at high levels. If you are interested in applying to St Luke's College, you need at least a high school diploma and a GPA of 2.5. You can also use a GED for admission, or an ACT score of at least 19.

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

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

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $53170

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