Central New Mexico Community College Medical Radiologic Technology

  • A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations. Find colleges offering medical radiologic technology degree.
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    • Job Description
      Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization. Read more about radiation therapists in our career profile section.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 15,200
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 19,400
      • Percent Job Growth: 4.10%
    • Job Description
      Take x-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. Read more about radiologic technologists in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Albuquerque, NM

      • Total Employment: 330
      • Average Annual Salary: $55,550
      • Average Hourly Rate: $26.71
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 214,700
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 251,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 37.00%
    • Job Description
      Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes. Read more about radiologic technicians in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Albuquerque, NM

      • Total Employment: 330
      • Average Annual Salary: $55,550
      • Average Hourly Rate: $26.71
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 214,700
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 251,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 37.00%
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Medical Radiologic Technology
     Total
    Overall
    All Students22
     
    By Gender
    Male6
    Female16
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian1
    Black1
    Asian-
    Hispanic10
    White8
    Unknown2
     
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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    • Classification: Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
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    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
    • Campus Location: Rural Fringe
    • Tenure System: No Tenure System
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    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008