Technologist Career Choices
Technologist Career Choices in Imaging
There are many choices of technologist imaging careers available for perspective students who want to work in the healthcare field. A list of options has been provided below and a description of each area is available once you select a career of interest. There are different types of programs available and the admission criteria for them will vary. As a perspective student, you should take the time to research them thoroughly.
The University of Utah, Department of Radiology offers several technologist imaging programs and has established academic partnerships for others. For the programs that the University is NOT involved in, directions on how to find relevant information has been provided. When researching radiology or imaging programs for technologists at other colleges or universities search for health professions or careers which are commonly placed within the School of Health Sciences.
- Radiologist Technologists/Radiographers Programs available at Salt Lake Community College, Weber State Univesity and Dixie.
- Computerized Tomography (CT)Technologists Six month program offerred through the University of Utah HealthCare, Department of Radiology.
- Fast-Track C.T. for Nuclear Medicine 15 week program offerred through the University of Utah HealthCare, Department of Radiology.
- Interventional or Cardiovascular Technologist Program available through Weber State University.
- Radiolgy Practical Technician (RPT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist Six month program offerred through the University of Utah HealthCare, Department of Radiology.
- Mammographer Program available through Weber State University.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist 15 month JRCERT accredited program offerred through the University of Utah HealthCare, Department of Radiology.
- Radiology Assistant (RA) Program available through Weber State University.
- Radiation Therapy Technologist Program available through Weber State University.
- Radiation Dosimetrist Search internet for available programs.
- Sonographer/Ultrasound Technologist Program available at Salt Lake Community College and Weber. Clinical at University for Weber students.
- Vascular Sonography or Cardiac Sonograpy Program available at Weber and Oregon Institute of Technology. Clinical available at University.