Description:

• Maintain and use equipment and supplies to take X-rays and conduct flouroscopic screens for patients for diagnostic purposes. Follow doctors’ orders and conform to regulations around the use of radiation to protect themselves, patients, and coworkers from unnecessary exposure.

Salary Range*:

• $30,000-$50,000.
  

Job Growth:

• 15.1% from 2006-2016.
  

Education Required:

• Associate degree.
  

Relevant Military Job:

• Radiologic Technician.

Branch of Service Offering Job:

• Army; Air Force; Marines; Navy.

Core Skills:

• Perform specialized and routine diagnostic procedures. Work with and respond to patients needs. Adjust and operate radiologic equipment to produce images with accuracy and detail. Process and review images for proper identification and quality control.
  

Examples of Employers:

• Local and state hospitals, labs, clinics.
  

Job Openings:

• 56,000 total from 2006-2016.
  

Difficulty for Entry:

• Low, due to education requirements and attractive supply of jobs.
  

Sources: PayScale; Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Note: Salaries will vary based on years of relevant work experience,
education, and other employer requirements.