X-ray technicians take diagnostic images of the body.
The Bronx, one of New York City's five boroughs, is home to more than 1.3 million people. The Bronx is located south of Westchester County, and north of Manhattan and Queens. Training for X-ray techs--who take diagnostic images of patients, including CT, MRI and mammography--is available in the Bronx.
Training
There are 213 certificate programs nationwide in radiologic technology, 397 associate degree programs and 35 bachelor's degree programs, as of 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Students learn subjects including medical terminology, medical ethics, anatomy, physiology, radiation mechanisms, protection from radiation and imaging techniques. The median annual salary for this occupation is $52,210 as of May 2008, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Eugenio María de Hostos Community College
The Eugenio María de Hostos Community College offers a program in radiologic technology, accredited by the New York State Department of Health, the Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection and The Joint Review Committee on Education. The program lasts six semesters. Those completing the program are qualified to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. Graduates earn an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS).
Bronx Community College
Bronx Community College offers a course in radiologic technology. Students earn an Associate of Applied Science. Program curriculum is accredited by the New York State Department of Health and the Joint Review Committee on Education. Clinical practicum locations include Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital and Montefiore North.
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