X-Ray Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:Medical x-ray technicians create x-ray images of parts of the human body using radio graphic equipment, to assist in the diagnosis of medical problems. Medical x-ray technicians are often referred to as radiographers or radio logic technicians. These professionals typically need an associate's degree, and some states require licensure or certification.

Salary:$37,610- $55,870

Education:Individuals interested in this growing field need an associate's degree, as well as state licensure, to gain employment. They also can earn voluntary certification through the American Registry of Radio logic Technologists (ARRT). The following table shows requirements common to becoming a certified X-ray technician.

Demand for this profession:Students follow many paths into radio logic technology. Some attend two-year programs based in hospitals. Other students enroll in two-year programs at community colleges or technical schools, earning an associate degree. And others choose to attend four-year programs at universities and colleges, graduating with a bachelor's degree. With nearly 1,000 accredited programs in the United States, there is probably a radio logic technology school near you.

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Reflection:I wouldn’t like to work as an x-ray because I'm not interested in that kind of doctoring.I believe that it is not my type and I would recommend it to others but not to myself.