Looking for a challenging medical career that involves helping patients and working with others who share your passion?  An exciting career as a radiologic technologist may be for you.

What is a radiologic technologist/radiographer?

A radiologic technologist (RT) or radiographer is a vital member of any healthcare team.  RTs combine extensive knowledge of advanced medical imaging with a passionate drive to help others.  RTs use their knowledge of physics, human anatomy, and the ever-advancing field of medical imaging technology to produce images that are interpreted by a radiologist — a medical doctor who specializes in interpreting medical images and performing radiologic procedures.   RTs may also specialize in various advanced imaging modalities, including cardiovascular-interventional radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), mammography, and bone densitometry.  With further education, RTs may also pursue careers in radiation therapy, medical dosimetry, nuclear medicine, and sonography.

How does one become a radiologic technologist? 

To be employed as a radiologic technologist one must:

• Earn an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited community college or university;
• Graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program;
• Earn certification by passing the national ARRT exam in radiography; and
• Possess valid state licensure, where applicable.

Furthermore, RTs are committed to a lifetime of learning to maintain their ARRT credentials by completing continuing education (CE) credits every year.

The Trinity Health Radiologic Technology Program in Minot is a 21-month, hospital-based program that fulfills the 2^nd requirement above.  Upon successful completion, students are awarded a certificate and are then eligible to take the national ARRT registry exam and when successful, are recognized as professional and competent entry-level radiographers.

Trinity Health is a not-for-profit, integrated regional healthcare system in Minot, North Dakota, and is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC).  With 3 hospitals, numerous clinics, one long term care facility, and a regional eyecare network, Trinity Health provides comprehensive leading-edge care to Minot and the surrounding regions.  Trinity Health is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and is committed to a teaching environment, sponsoring University of North Dakota’s School of Medicine residency program, and numerous other healthcare teaching programs.

Program Accreditation by the JRCERT

The Trinity Health Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).  Accreditation is given to programs who meet or exceed JRCERT standards regarding the goals and quality of the program.  The Program was awarded an 8 year accreditation, the maximum length allowed and will undergo reaccreditation in 2027. For current information on this Program’s accreditation status, please click this link : (https://www.jrcert.org/programs/trinity-hospital-trinity-health/)

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Trinity Health Radiologic Technology Program is to provide a comprehensive, quality education in the art and science of radiologic technology. The program strives to prepare service-oriented, knowledgeable entry-level radiographers who demonstrate qualities of excellence in critical thinking, professionalism, patient care, safety and ethical behavior in serving their patients, healthcare community and the profession.

The Trinity Health Radiologic Technology Program provides a quality education and graduates knowledgeable entry level radiographers achieved through goals and student learning outcomes which are fully set forth below.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s):

Goal 1: To graduate students who possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
SLO 1.1: Students will demonstrate effective patient communication skills.
SLO 1.2: Students will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Goal 2: To graduate students who can apply critical thinking skills to professional practice.
SLO 2.1: Students will exhibit necessary critical thinking skills in the positioning and performance of patient exams.
SLO 2.2: Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate completed radiographs.

Goal 3: To graduate students who are clinically competent entry level radiographers.
SLO 3.1: Students will produce images exhibiting accurate positioning and acceptable radiographic quality.
SLO 3.2: To graduate students with effective radiation protection practices for self, patients and healthcare team.

Goal 4: To graduate students who possess ethical and professional behaviors necessary for an entry level radiographer.
SLO 4.1: Students will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
SLO 4.2: Students will demonstrate professionalism with the healthcare team.

Job Outlook

Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2021) found a projected growth of 9% for radiologic technologists between 2020 and 2030.  The number of jobs in 2020 was 254,000.  The job outlook for radiologic technologists is bright, with the expected addition of 21,600 positions in this field. According to the BLS, the median annual wage in the US for radiologic technologists was $61,370 in May 2021. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) 2021 survey of radiographers found that the average wage of a staff radiographer in the US was $65,246 and that staff radiographers in North Dakota averaged $71,826.

For more information on careers in radiologic technology, see the ASRT link.

Our school has a maintained a 100% employment rate (within 6 months after graduation) for graduates who sought employment after becoming registered radiologic technologists.

See the links on the right for information on the program and how to apply today.