Radiology

Radiology Schools in Idaho

Radiology and medical imaging professionals play a vital role in the health care industry by capturing images using sophisticated equipment to detect and diagnose diseases and illnesses. The following jobs may be found in hospitals, outpatient centers, diagnostic imaging centers, and doctor’s offices:

Idaho Schools with Radiology Programs

Below is list of all the schools that offer at least one radiology-related or radiology program in Idaho, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). To learn more, you can request information directly from the schools to have a representative contact you with information and help answer any questions you might have. Find out about the course offerings, when classes start, online classes, or financial aid options. Get the information you need to get your radiology career started in Idaho today.

  • Boise State University (Boise)
  • College of Southern Idaho (Twin Falls)
  • Eastern Idaho Technical College (Pocatello)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (Lewiston)
  • North Idaho College (Coeur d’Alene)

How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Idaho

If you want to become a radiologic technologist in Idaho, it is going to require some postsecondary education, in addition to a state license. Here’s how to become a radiologic technologist in Idaho:

  1. Earn a high school diploma. This is typical. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recommends students take classes in math and science, such as stats, physics, anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology, and various other courses.
  2. Earn an associate degree. The Associate of Applied Science degree is common among radiologic technologists, and it’s important to make sure your program has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
  3. Get licensed or certified in the Idaho. Search the state’s website for more details on requirements, or check out the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to find out how to earn certification.

It might also help to get in touch with someone who works in radiology for firsthand feedback about the career in Idaho.

Radiology Salary in Idaho

Careers in radiology are diverse, and as you might expect, wages for radiology jobs can vary from state to state. Here’s what salary radiology workers can expect in Idaho, according to the BLS:

CareerTotal EmploymentAnnual Mean Wage
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians34057,800
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers30077,260
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists17068,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologists8076,550
Radiologic Technologists81055,620

Source: 2016 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2016-26 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov.

Additional Idaho Radiology Resources

Idaho Radiological Society
92 S. Blue Heron Way
Nampa, Idaho 83687
http://www.isu.edu/isrt/

Idaho Department of Public Health
1755 Westgate Drive
Boise, ID 83720
Phone: 208-327-7000
Fax: 208-327-7005
http://www.bom.state.id.us/contact.html

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