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Careers in Imaging

Allina Hospital & Clinics offers professional opportunities for:

Imaging Assistant
Radiology Tech
Special Imaging Technologist
Diagnostic Sonographer
Cardiac Sonographer (echo cardiographer)
Radiation Therapist

Career Overview:

• Imaging Assistant - directly assists patients and technicians during procedures, and also provides clerical support including scheduling and image archiving.
• Radiology Technologist - responsible for taking and processing x-ray film as dictated by physician.
• Special Imaging Technologist - produces quality imaging studies for physicians to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of their patients. Includes Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (IR), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) , Mammography, Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Diagnostic Sonographer - produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs.
• Cardiac Sonographer (echo cardiographer) - operates ultrasound equipment that collects reflected echoes and Doppler signals from images and spectral tracings of the heart. They use two-dimensional images and Doppler tracings to assess the cardiac structures and hemodynamics.
• Radiation Therapist - administer radiation treatment to patients.

Earnings & Employment Outlook:

Salaries vary for the positions. Follow the links for more detailed salary information.



• For more information on Radiology Technologists salaries, go to US Department of Labor Statistics
• For more information on Special Imaging Technologists salaries, go to US Department of Labor Statistics and search by job title.
• For more information on Diagnostic Sonographers salaries, go to US Department of Labor Statistics
• For more information on Cardiac Sonographers salaries go to US Department of Labor Statistics
• For more information on Radiation Therapists salaries, go to US Department of Labor Statistics

Education:

For more information go to How to choose a Healthcare Program.

• Imaging Assistant - Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Radiology Technologist - Requires Associates Degree /ARRT registered (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).
• Special Imaging Technologist - ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and a specialized certification may be required.
• Diagnostic Sonographer - Requires an Associates Degree/ RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer).
• Cardiac Sonographer (echo cardiographer) - Requires Associates Degree /RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer).
• Radiation Therapist - Completion of JRCERT approved course in Radiation Therapy and ARRT.

Programs offered in Minnesota/Wisconsin:

Radiology Technologist programs offered:

Minnesota:

Argosy University, College of St Catherine, Century College, Lake Superior College,Northland Community and Technical College

Wisconsin:

Chippewa Valley Technical College, Western Technical College

Special Imaging Technologist programs offered:

On the job training, program availability and certifications vary by specialty.

Diagnostic Sonographer programs offered:

Minnesota:

Argosy University, College of St Catherine, St Cloud Technical College, Lake Superior College

Wisconsin:

Chippewa Valley Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Radiation Therapist programs offered:

Minnesota:

Argosy University, University of Minnesota

Wisconsin:

Chippewa Valley Technical College, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse