The Many Faces of
Radiologic Technology
What is
Radiologic Technology
or Radiography?
It is the art and science of using
radiation to provide images of
tissues, organs, bones and vessels
that comprise the human body for
diagnosis of injuries or diseases.
Radiologic Technologist
or Radiographer RT .(R)
 An essential member of
the healthcare team
who uses ionizing
radiation to produce
quality images which
help in the diagnosis of
injury and disease.
 A two-year or 4-year
degree are required.
What kind of person makes a good
Radiographer?
 Strong academic background in math and
science
 Good communication skills
 Like working with people of all ages
(especially the sick or infirm)
 Like working with equipment
 Able to work under stress
 Responsible/Reliable/Ethical
 Able to tolerate “blood & guts”
Employment Opportunities in a
Variety of Settings
 Hospitals
 Clinics
 Physician’s Offices
 Urgent Care Settings
 Outpatient Diagnostic
Centers
 Colleges/Universities
 Commercial Sales
Starting Salary Upon Graduation
 $19.00-$24.00/hour
 $39,520-$50,000/year in
this region.
 Increases with experience
and added competencies
and credentials, ex. CT,
MRI, Mammography, US,
etc.
York Technical College
Radiologic Technology Program
York Technical College
Radiologic Technology Program
 Two-year (six semester) Program
 Nationally Accredited by the JRCERT, (The Joint
Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
Technology(
 Starts in May, summer semester
 Limited enrollment program; Accepting 19
students per year.
Admission Requirements
 High School Diploma or Equivalent PLUS:
 Minimum SAT Scores:
 SAT within last 5 years.
 480 Verbal and 540 Math, plus an 88 on COMPASS
Reading.
 OR
 Minimum ACT scores of at least 21 Verbal and 23
Math, also with an 88 COMPASS Reading score
Admission Requirements
 OR
 COMPASS or Asset Placement tests alone.
 COMPASS Scores required minimum: English 70; Algebra
66; Reading 88.
 OR the Completion of the Health Science Certificate
general education courses INCLUDING electives, with a
GPR of 2.5 or above. (Math 110 required).
Admission Requirements
 Students qualifying by the general education route must
take a placement test.
 Students scoring lower than a 45 on ASSET Reading or
88 on Compass must enroll in the appropriate reading
course(s) in order to qualify for entry into the program.
Admission Requirements
 Once a student has qualified
for entry into the program,
they must attend a 4 hour
observation at the Radiology
department at PMC in Rock
Hill scheduled with the
Program Director.
 Upon completion of
observation, the student
must pay a $50 processing fee
in order to be placed on the
waiting list in the CASS office.
Admission Requirements
 Students are required to
attend an advising
session with the
Radiology program
faculty prior to entering
the program to outline
all the details of your
coursework.
Admission Requirements
 When your names comes up on the waiting list, a
letter will be sent by Student Services informing you
of your official acceptance into the program.
 Be certain you keep your contact information
updated at the college!
 The letter will request payment of $100
nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit for
confirmation of your intent to enroll in the next class.
 Response must be given by the deadline on the letter
or you will forfeit your slot.
What happens next?
 You must provide the following items prior to the first
day of class:
 Have a complete physical examination within 3 months of
starting the program. This includes several blood tests for
proof of disease immunity.
 Complete the American Heart Association Healthcare
Provider CPR BLS course.
 Provide evidence of medical insurance.
 Submit proof of payment for your Criminal Background
check.
 Complete required drug screens and orientations at clinical
affiliates.
Radiologic Technology Program
Clinical Affiliates
 Piedmont Healthcare Systems, Rock
Hill
 Chester County Hospital, Chester
 Springs Memorial Hospital, Lancaster
 Lancaster Imaging Center, Lancaster
 Rock Hill Orthopedic Clinic, Rock Hill
& Lancaster
 Union Regional Medical Center,
Monroe NC
 Carolina Orthopaedic and Surgical
Associates
 Lancaster Orthopedic and Sports
Medicine
Program Costs
 First Semester
 Approximately $1600
 Includes: tuition, books,
uniforms, Hepatitis B
Vaccine, Physical exam,
CPR certification, Pb
markers, Name tag,
Liability insurance
Program Costs
 Other Semesters
 Approximately $1700 per
semester average.
 Includes: tuition, books,
transportation, supplies
 Financial Aid can be
applied.
Rad Tech Program
Grading Scale-No Rad. courses accept any
grade below 80% for passing.
 RAD TECH





93-100
86-92
80-85
70-79
below70
 YORK TECH
A
B
C
D
F





90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
below 59 F
Rad Tech Program
Schedule
 First Year
 Classes: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday
 Hours: 8:00-5:00
 Clinical: Tuesday &
Thursday
 Hours: 7:30-3:30, 8:004:00, 2:00-10:00
 Second Year
 Classes: Tuesday &
Thursday
 Hours: 8:00-5:00
 Clinical: Monday,
Wednesday, Friday
 Hours: 8.5 per day
Upon Completion of the program
 You will sit for the
national certification
examination by the
American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists,
the ARRT, to become a
Registered RT, (R).

Opportunities After Graduation
Mammography
Ultrasound
CT Scan
Cardiovascular Imaging
Opportunities
Radiation Therapy
Molecular Imaging/PET
Magnetic Resonance Imaging