Radiography

Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Campus
Mesa, Arizona, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' As a Radiologic Technologist, or X-ray tech, you’ll take X-rays and administer contrast medias for diagnostic purposes. In working with patients requiring radiology services, you’ll explain procedures and position them for X-rays so that the parts of the body can be radiographed appropriately.

X-ray techs are trained to determine the correct angle and height over the target area, setting controls to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail and contrast. Afterwards, film is exposed and developed. Other duties of a Radiologic Technologist may include keeping patient records, preparation of work schedules or managing a radiology department.

Can you see yourself as an X-ray tech?
Radiologic Technologists display personal attributes of compassion, courtesy and concern in meeting the special needs of the patient.

You must be able to communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals. X-ray techs must apply their knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and radiographic technique in the performance of their job duties. Additional X-ray tech duties may include processing film, evaluating radiologic equipment, managing a radiographic quality assurance program and providing patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.

Picture yourself working in radiology.
Hospitals are the primary employer of Radiologic Technologists, but a greater number of new jobs will be found in physicians�offices and diagnostic imaging centers. Job opportunities for radiographers are expected to be favorable, and employment of Radiologic Technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.

PMI’s Radiography program is in demand and seats are limited.

Your PMI Radiography education includes:
Medical Terminology
Systems Approach
Charting Abbreviations

General Science Skills
Radiation Physics
Algebra
Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Exposure
Radiobiology

Radiographic Examination
Radiographic Studies
Fluoroscopic Studies
Orthopedic Studies
Special Imaging Studies
Patient Care
Patient Physical Assessment

Pharmacology Skills
Medication Recognition
Medication Use

Digital Imaging

OSHA Requirements

CPR Certification

Radiography Externship
PMI training includes a Radiography externship to provide practical experience in real-life medical setting. Often, students obtain job offers from their externship providers.

...''

Phone:800-477-PIMA

School Address:

957 S. Dobson Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85202 USA

Jobs & Resumes: Mesa
Houses & Roommates: Mesa

Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician
Physical Therapist Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Respiratory Therapy
Massage Therapy
Nursing

Notice: The course description on this page was captured from the Internet as historical reference or submitted by visitors. It was archived statically and not updated from day to day.
 

Tips: Want to find a place to stay close to the school? Or homestay in a different country? Try the house rental message board where you can search for roommates and post shared rooms or apartments for rent.