Behind the Scan: The job of an Imaging Technologist

Apr 29

Imaging Technologist

4/22/25

Tom O'Neill is an imaging technologist. When a doctor orders an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI, a trained medical professional is required to operate the medical imaging equipment that helps you get the answers you need to treat your condition. Being an imaging technologist requires specific knowledge of subjects like anatomy and physics, and it's a job that keeps you on your feet all day. But for Tom, the reward is knowing that patients receive the highest level of care on their journey to health.

Topics

00:34 Introduction

02:11 Necessary schooling

04:49 Licensing

05:47 Working in a hospital vs. outpatient care

06:29 Who would be a good fit for this job?

07:18 The job outlook

07:38 How much can you make?

09:12 A day in the life

11:51 CT vs. MRI

15:25 Will AI play a role in this field in the future?

16:06 Rewards of the job