X-Ray Technician

An x-ray or radiologic technician uses radiographic imaging machines to produce x-rays of specific areas of patients’ bodies. X-ray technicians typically have attended a one to four year program and earned a certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an associate’s degree is the most common preparation for a career as an x-ray technician. Employment for x-ray technicians is expected to increase by about 15 percent by the year 2016.