Tri-City Medical Center

Radiology Technologists

Meet the people working in the Radiology department which is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. Radiologists use a variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Radiology Technologists are professionals that have been certified by the State of California to perform imaging with x-rays. They provide 2-dimensional imaging of the internal structures of the body to the physicians so that they can properly treat patients based on the information seen on the images. They can work in emergency rooms, operating rooms, heart catheterization labs and interventional radiology labs.

Tri-City Medical Center

Radiologic and MRI Technologist

Meet an Orthopedic Imaging Supervisor who oversees and performs various diagnostic imaging examinations of patients as ordered by physicians for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Orthopedic Specialists of North County (OSNC) is committed to helping people lead active lives, whether it’s through treating an accident, sport or work-related injury, total joint replacement, or relieving chronic or acute pain. Our mission is the restoration of motion and to continually develop and maintain comprehensive programs in all areas of orthopedics, addressing each aspect of patient care from initial consultation, diagnosis, and treatment through recovery. OSNC is a specialty clinic owned and operated by Tri-City Healthcare District.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$86,840/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

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This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Advanced Manufacturing

Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

San Diego Mesa College

Radiologic Technology Program

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