Radiology

Radiology Schools in Montana

Ever wonder who some of the team are that help physicians try to get the most accurate diagnosis for their patients as possible? Radiology workers play an important role in the process of uncovering illnesses and diseases through their skill at imaging various anatomical structures inside the body, which is what physicians often rely on.

These kinds of radiologic workers include technologists, sonographers and medical imaging workers, to name just a few. If you’re interested in a career in the field of radiology, read more info about the types of radiologic jobs below:

Montana Schools with Radiology Programs

These are all the schools in Montana that have at least one radiology program available, according to the National Center for Education Statistics:

  • Flathead Valley Community College (Kalispell)
  • Great Falls College Montana State University (Great Falls)
  • Highlands College of Montana State University (Butte)
  • Monday State University-Billings (Billings)
  • The University of Montana (Missoula)

It helps to visit schools, if you can, for information from the source. Or, explore the listing of schools we’re providing.

How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Montana

To start or continue a career path as a radiologic technologist, postsecondary education is typically required — and don’t forget a state license. A prospective radiologic technologist in Montana might try starting with these steps to get a career going:

  1. Earn a high school diploma: This is typically the first step for a health care-related job. The U.S Department of Labor’s  Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recommends that students take classes in math and science, such as trigonometry, statistics, chemistry, anatomy, biology, physiology, and physics.
  2. Earn an associate degree: The Associate of Applied Science degree is common among radiologic technologists, and you should make sure your program has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
  3. Get licensed or certified in NM: Search using our resources for more details on requirements, and check out the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to learn more.

 

Perhaps connecting with someone local who works in the field of radiology can help ensure you’re equipped with firsthand feedback about a radiology career in the state of Montana.

Radiology Salary in Montana

If you choose to work in radiology in MT, take a look at what you might expect to make working in the field of radiology in the state, per data from the BLS:

CareerTotal EmploymentAnnual Mean Wage
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians14061,680
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers19076,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists18065,750
Nuclear Medicine Technologists5072,390
Radiologic Technologists81054,420

Source: 2016 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2016-26 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov.

Additional Montana Radiology Resources

Montana Radiological Society 47 Yucca Lane
Placitas, NM 87043
http://www.nmsrt.org/

Radiation Control Bureau
Montana Environment Department
Harold S. Runnels Building, Room S2100
1190 St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, Montana 87505-4173
(505) 476-3264
http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/nmrcb/radtech.html

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