With a high starting salary and incredible job prospects, radiologic technology is a great profession if you love helping people while working with the latest medical imaging equipment. TJC is an open admissions college; however, acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program is limited. You’ll need to apply for the selective admissions application to be considered for the program.
Radiologic Technology
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Program Overview
Submit your application by on or before April 15 even if you have completed the HESI A2 with a score below 80.
Radiologic technologists are trained in the art and science of creating images of the human body. They work closely with radiologists and other physicians, and they play a vital role as a member of a patient’s total health care team.
As a graduate of the Radiologic Technology program, you’ll be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) national examination. Our program has a near perfect success on the exam for the last 20 years.
A balanced curriculum of general and clinical courses offers the student a rich environment in which to learn both the art and science of radiologic technology. Clinical courses are hands-on experiences at one of seven area hospitals. You’ll spend 1800 hours at the clinical education site during the 24-month program and have every opportunity to learn your chosen profession.
Annual Orientation
The annual orientation meeting for Radiologic Technology applicants is scheduled for Thursday June 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. in room 395 in the Rogers Nursing and Health Science building on the TJC Central campus. The meeting is for all applicants. Interviews will be conducted June 19th and 20th in RNHS room 2.215. The class to begin in August 2025 will not be selected or accepted until approximately 2 weeks following the interviews.
If unexpected changes are made, updates will be posted to the program website.
Why Choose Radiologic Technology
- Median Pay: $63,710 per year
- Job Outlook: 250,700 jobs in the U.S., expected to grow 7%. by 2029
- Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology Program Mission Statement
The Tyler Junior College Radiologic Technology program utilizes the college’s partnerships with the medical community to provide eligible candidates with a comprehensive learning experience. Through caring educational excellence and stellar service, students develop the skills necessary to become competent caregivers and the professional habits that lead to lifelong learning, personal growth and development of workplace, business and leadership skills.
Radiologic Technology Goals
Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent
- Student will produce quality diagnostic images
- Student will practice radiation protection
- Student will provide quality patient care
Goal 2: Students will communicate effectively
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills
- Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills
Goal 3: Students will demonstrate Critical Thinking
- Student will integrate considerations for atypical patient needs
- Student will identify and employ technical considerations specific to exam demands
Accreditation
The Tyler Junior College Radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/tyler-junior-college/.
For students in this program who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
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Diagnostic Echocardiography
Learn the specialized skills you’ll need to use state-of-the-art imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart conditions in patients.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
As a sonographer, you’ll work in hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices performing diagnostic examinations using high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue structures.
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As a surgical technology professional, you’ll learn how to prepare the operating room, assemble and pass instrumentation, perform proper surgical counts, and assist the surgeon and surgical team in a variety of surgical specialties.
