With medical technology skyrocketing, there is a huge development even in imaging methods which is used to visualize inside a living being's body. These cutting-edge imaging methods require specialized technicians. These images produced from X-Ray help doctors to diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries accurately. Thus creating demand for X-Ray technician jobs. Most of the employment opportunities for X-Ray technicians lie in hospitals, clinics, physician offices or diagnostic centres.
These technicians can be divided into two types: general and specialized. There are some technicians who specialize in a particular type of machine or clinical areas such as cancer or head injuries. Minimum educational qualification for an X-Ray technician is a diploma in X-Ray technology. For better X-Ray technician career prospects, one should have a degree in radiologic technology.