Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology is a high-tech health services career for students who are interested in providing direct patient care and working as part of a healthcare team. Although no prior experience is necessary to apply for this program, students must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem-solving skills, honesty, dependability and adaptability.

Mountain State University's radiologic technology associate degree program develops competence in the knowledge and skills required for medical imaging. The integrated curriculum, designed to be completed in 21 months on a full-time basis, includes both didactic and clinical education components.Students MUST contact a radiologic technology program advisor before registering for radiologic technology classes. The program director may be reached at 304.929.1465 and the clinical coordinator may be reached at
304.929.1492.

MSU's radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Why MSU for Radiologic Technology?

• Great hands-on experience. MSU has an advantage over other programs in that the university has two energized radiologic technology labs on campus. In this lab, students can practice and perform procedures on a mannequin and then process the images on state-of-the-art digital equipment.
• Active student organization. The Student Radiologic Technology Association (SRTA) conducts fund-raising during the year to finance their attendance at WVSRT annual conference, a state-wide radiologic technology conference held during the fall semester of the second year.

Career Opportunities

Radiologic technology graduates can work in rural or urban areas in varied settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, and free-standing imaging clinics. Some graduates may choose employment as a contract or travel technologist, and work at various locations throughout the world.