Many states do not require licensing or ARRT exams to work in the radiology field.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) offers a voluntary examination that provides certification to qualified candidates. Don't confuse certification with state licensing. ARRT does not administer state licenses. Many states use the scores from the ARRT examination to help make licensing decisions. As of July 2010, 11 states do not require licensing or ARRT certification for workers in this field.
Alabama
Alabama does not have state-licensing or ARRT exam requirements for professionals in the radiology field.
Alaska
Alaska does not have a state licensing requirement or require formal training in radiologic services. Larger facilities with accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) often do not hire applicants without ARRT certification.
Georgia
The state of Georgia does not require licensing or the ARRT exam for radiologic technicians or operators of X-ray equipment.
Idaho
Idaho does not require radiologic technicians to obtain licensure or pass the ARRT exam.
Michigan
Michigan does not have licensing requirements for radiographers or those who work with X-ray equipment; however, anyone who works with mammography equipment must pass the ARRT exam or meet the standards of issuance for a certified technician through ARRT.
Missouri
Missouri does not license or have credentialing requirements for operators of radiologic equipment.
Nevada
Nevada operates in a similar fashion as Michigan. If a technician operates mammography equipment, he must pass the ARRT exam; otherwise, he is not subject to licensing or credential requirements.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not require operators of radiology equipment to obtain a license or seek credentials.
North Carolina
North Carolina does not require a license or ARRT exam for operators of radiology equipment.
North Dakota
North Dakota does require general diagnostic operators to pass the state, ARRT or American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ACRRT) examinations. It does not require limited-use operators to pass an exam. Limited-use operators can perform chest, ribs, abdomen, podiatry, skull/sinuses, extremities and/or spine services only. Limited-use operators must complete a course on the subject and have a passing grade in the subject.
South Dakota
No licensing or ARRT exam requirements exist in South Dakota for those practicing radiology.
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