Career fit quiz

Is Radiologic Technologist the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the radiologic technologist career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the radiologic technologist job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m interested in anatomy and how the body works
Statement 2 of 8I like technology and equipment
Statement 3 of 8I can stay calm with patients in pain
Statement 4 of 8I’m comfortable on my feet all day
Statement 5 of 8I pay close attention to precise details
Statement 6 of 8I can commit to a two-year program
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $80,110 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Radiologic technologists position patients and operate X-ray and other imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images, while protecting patients and themselves from unnecessary radiation.

  • Review imaging orders and confirm patient identity
  • Explain procedures and answer patient questions
  • Position patients and equipment for the correct views
  • Set exposure factors and capture diagnostic images
  • Apply radiation protection for patients, staff and yourself

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