Radiologic Technologists specialize in using radiation to examine the human body. They use X-rays (a form of radiation) to detect, eliminate or inhibit the growth of foreign substances like tumors. A radiologist is an expert in gathering and analyzing data from a wide range of sophisticated machines. This job entails a wide range of duties, including monitoring staff and patient safety during procedures, monitoring equipment settings, and may involve complex mathematics.

Job Title	Average Wage	Education
Radiologic Technologist and Technician	$20-25 per hour	18-24 months certificate program
Radiation Therapist	$25-30 per hour	2 year Associate degree

• Vist California Community Colleges Health Occupations. (This link may not work in the Netscape browser, the site is best viewed using Internet Explorer.)
• American Society of Radiologic Technologists