Radiologic Technologists are the professionals who capture images of the inside of the body using sophisticated equipment in order to detect and diagnose illness. As a radiology professional, you have the rewarding job of helping patients through the healing process. Finding the source of the illness is the first step so that a treatment plan can begin. The demand for radiology jobs in Georgia is high with expected growth rates of 22% for Radiologic Technologists, which is significantly higher than average. Related positions such as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are expected to grow by 27% each year through 2016 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Radiology professionals are also among some of the highest paid with as little as a two year degree to get started. In Georgia, Radiologic Tech's make $62,000 annually and Sonographers make $86,000 annually according to indeed.com's salary statistics.
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Additional Radiology Information in Georgia:
Diploma | Associate's | Bachelor's
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator, Health Care Mgmt, Medical Asst, Medical Clinic Lab Asst, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Patient Care Tech
Programs offered:
Adv. Massage Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Radiography
| Radiology Job Title | Avg Salary in GA |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist | $62,000 |
| X-ray Technician | $45,000 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $86,000 |
| MRI Technician | $83,000 |
| Nuclear Medicine Tech | $80,000 |
| Radiologist (M.D.) | $351,000 |
*data from Indeed.com
Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists
P.O. Box 767369
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 475-5216
(206) 956-3642
web: http://www.gsrt.org/
Radioactive Materials Program
4244 International Parkway, Suite 114
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
(404) 362-2675
web: http://www.state.ga.us/dnr/environ/aboutepd_files/branches_files/rmprogram/default.htm