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Occupational Report
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians (29-2034)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Include technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Include workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen.
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Employment Outlook
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
There are 11 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 11
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
Wages
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$20.08 |
$24.15 |
$28.97 |
$33.45 |
$38.31
|
$28.60 |
$59,478 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
21.75 |
23.72 |
27.35 |
31.04 |
34.08
|
27.48 |
57,151 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
20.96 |
25.36 |
29.44 |
33.83 |
38.23
|
29.07 |
60,467 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
20.07 |
24.28 |
28.83 |
32.73 |
37.52
|
28.15 |
58,548 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
19.69 |
23.68 |
29.01 |
33.54 |
38.50
|
28.58 |
59,448 |
| Lane |
20.90 |
24.50 |
29.31 |
35.06 |
39.41
|
29.37 |
61,098 |
| Douglas |
16.68 |
17.63 |
19.22 |
24.97 |
31.15
|
21.59 |
44,898 |
| Coos / Curry |
20.54 |
23.05 |
27.47 |
32.55 |
38.28
|
27.86 |
57,953 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
17.58 |
21.75 |
27.72 |
32.87 |
38.26
|
27.51 |
57,219 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
19.72 |
25.27 |
29.73 |
33.28 |
38.49
|
29.18 |
60,692 |
| Klamath / Lake |
18.44 |
21.58 |
24.17 |
28.83 |
36.46
|
25.33 |
52,686 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
21.55 |
25.86 |
30.77 |
35.58 |
39.37
|
30.21 |
62,836 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
21.33 |
23.66 |
26.97 |
29.99 |
31.82
|
26.52 |
55,158 |
| Clackamas |
21.95 |
26.32 |
30.83 |
35.21 |
39.27
|
30.19 |
62,781 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
Workers must have an associate degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
- Administer Ct Scans
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
- Apply Knowledge Of Hazardous Disposal Techniques
- Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Medical Theory To Radiology
- Apply Medical X-Ray Procedures
- Apply Patient Care Procedures
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Assist In Examining And Treating Medical Patients
- Collect Clinical Data
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Inject Non-Radioactive Material For Patient Radiological Tests
- Interpret Prescriptions
- Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
- Maintain Medical Diagnostic Equipment
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Operate Computed Tomography Equipment
- Operate Magnetic Resonance Imager
- Operate Radiological Equipment
- Operate Ultrasound Equipment
- Operate X-Ray Machines
- Perform Computed Tomography Tests
- Perform Magnetic Resonance Tests
- Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Perform Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Tests
- Perform Ultrasound Tests
- Prepare Patients For Exams, Treatments, Or Tests
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Clinical Radiation Safety Procedures
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Darkroom Procedures In Radiology, Medical Or Dental Laboratory Setting
- Use Medical Terminology
- Use Precision Medical Diagnosis Machines And Instruments
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
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Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
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Abdill Career College, Inc.
843 E. Main Street, Suite 203
Medford, OR 97504-7137
Phone: (541) 779-8384
Programs of Training:
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Allied Medical X-Ray Institute
1631 Oak Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 953-6969
Programs of Training:
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Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-7800
Programs of Training:
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Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
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Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
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Portland School of Radiography
9955 SE Washington St Suite 211
Portland, OR 97216-2452
Phone: (503) 635-0105
Programs of Training:
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Apollo College-Portland Inc
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Floor
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (503) 761-6100
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Radiologic Technologists And Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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