Medical Radiologic Technology Degree, Program Information at Coastal Bend College

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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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Radiation Therapists
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.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 14,627
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 18,248
- Percent Job Growth: 24.76%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
Radiologic Technologists
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.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 196,200
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 225,877
- Percent Job Growth: 15.13%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
Radiologic Technicians
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.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 196,200
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 225,877
- Percent Job Growth: 15.13%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Control Precision
- Near Vision

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Medical Radiologic Technology

	Total
Overall
All Students	5

By Gender
Male	2
Female	3

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	-
Black	-
Asian	1
Hispanic	4
White	-
Unknown	-

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