Radiologic technologists play a critical role in patient care by capturing images that help doctors diagnose injuries and illness. Using advanced imaging equipment, they provide the first look inside the body and guide important treatment decisions.
In this career, you’ll work with some of the most powerful and precise technology in healthcare. From digital X-rays to cutting-edge scanners, you’ll operate tools that detect fractures, spot infections, and uncover life-threatening conditions. Your skill ensures each image is sharp, accurate, and ready to support the medical team.
If you’re drawn to high-tech tools and want to make a real impact, this career combines innovation with purpose.
Degree Type: Associate Degree
Field: Health Science
County: Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, Caldwell
Visit Link:Classes offered at Austin Community College.
A professional toolset provided (applied technology) -OR- a uniform of scrubs and stethoscope provided (healthcare)
Good communication, empathetic, self-monitoring, attentive, independent, trained in radiology, x-ray computed tomography, basic life support, radiation protection, mammography, and anatomy
New workers generally start around $52,494. Normal pay for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is $78,336 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $100,635.
Source: ACC Career Coach, April 2025