Department of Radiologic Sciences
Radiography (X-ray)
Academic Programs    |    Modalities

Overview

Radiologic technologists use x-ray (ionizing radiation) to perform diagnostic imaging.

Tasks

  • produce images of tissue, organs, and bones
  • understand the characteristics of radiation, its biological effects, and the methods of reducing patient and operator exposure while obtaining optimal diagnostic information

Technology

  • x-ray

Patient Interaction

  • direct patient contact
  • healthy and critically ill inpatients and outpatients
  • all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics
  • dispense oral and rectal contrast for studies of the GI tract

Work Conditions

  • stand and move from exam room to operator’s console
  • wear lead aprons during fluoroscopic procedures
  • lift and move patients on the exam table for accurate positioning
  • lift and/or move patients from exam table to and from waiting area

Career Outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 28% increase in the number of jobs for Radiologic Technologists by 2020.

Pathways to a Radiography degree

If you ...
  
then consider...
are in High School   2+2 PACE program
or 3+1 Advanced Placement BS/BS with
Immaculata University
have 50 prerequisite credits   2-year Multicompetency BS*option
or 2+1 BS/MS*
have a baccalaureate degree
and 50 prerequisite credits		   1-year Advanced Placement BS option
or 1+1 BS/MS
or 2-year Multicompetency BS* or 2+1 BS/MS*
have certification in or graduated from an accredited program* in
Radiologic Sciences or allied health and have 50 prerequisite credits  		  1-year Advanced Placement BS option
or 1+1 BS/MS
or 2-year Multicompetency BS* or 2+1 BS/MS*

*Multicompetency Combination options

In most cases, Radiography should be the first-year modality. Exceptions should go through the department.

First Year Second Year
Radiography Computed Tomography
Radiography MRI
Radiography Ultrasound
Radiography Nuclear Medicine
Radiography Radiation Therapy
Radiography ICVT

(Other modality combinations are possible. Students must consult an admissions counselor or a Radiologic Sciences faculty member when choosing modalities.)


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