Radiologic Technologist Program
Start Your Radiology Career with the Radiologic Technologist program at Fortis
Looking for a career-focused training program that helps you build confidence and the technical and clinical skills needed to perform diagnostic X-rays and support physicians in patient care? The Fortis Radiologic Technologist Program prepares you to pursue entry-level positions in the exciting field of radiologic technology.聽
What does a Radiologic Technologist do?聽
A radiologic technologist, also known as a radiographer, is a healthcare professional who performs diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans. They use specialized equipment to create images of the inside of a patient鈥檚 body, which physicians use to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Radiologic technologists position patients correctly, ensure safety from radiation exposure, and maintain detailed imaging records. They play a critical role in helping doctors detect illnesses, fractures, or abnormalities鈥攁ll while providing compassionate care and ensuring patients are comfortable during procedures.
What does it take to become a Radiologic Technologist?
To enroll in the Fortis Radiologic Technologist program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or equivalent
- Be at least 17 years old at the start of studies
- Submit an application form
- Participate in an interview with administrative staff
Why Fortis?
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Streamlined path to earn a certificate, degree, or diploma and enter workforce
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Career-focused classes
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Hands-on training and/or externships
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Convenient class schedules
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Institutionally accredited campuses
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Financial aid available for those who qualify and apply
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Career services for graduates
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Connections to local employers
What does a Radiologic Technologist Program at Fortis look like?
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science in as little as 96 instructional weeks
- Learn through a mix of classroom and hands-on learning
- Learn from passionate, experienced instructors with real-world skills and a dedication to student success聽
- Upon completion of the Radiologic Technology program, graduates are eligible to take the certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become a Registered Technologist (Radiographer) using the credentials RT(R). *
What You鈥檒l Learn
- Technical and clinical skills needed to perform diagnostic imaging procedures safely and effectively
- Anatomy and physiology
- Image evaluation
- Strong patient care and communication skills to ensure comfort and professionalism during imaging exams
What career opportunities are available for radiologic technicians?聽聽
Graduates of the Fortis Radiologic Technology program are prepared to seek entry-level employment in a variety of healthcare settings where diagnostic imaging is needed, such as:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient imaging centers
- Physicians鈥� offices and clinics
- Urgent care centers
- Specialty facilities like orthopedics, oncology, or mammography centers