Licensing Agency
Oregon requires technologist registration or certification and enforces education and supervised clinical training prerequisites for modality practice. Employers commonly require national certification and documented competency for Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography and Nuclear Medicine. The state inspects facilities and enforces radiation safety and environmental protections.
Continuing Education
Renewal requires continuing education attestation and documentation of continuing competence. Technologists typically follow national certification maintenance and state continuing education expectations. Institutions provide structured continuing education simulation and quality improvement programs to support maintenance of competence.
Salary Ranges
Radiography 60000 to 98000 per year | Computed Tomography 70000 to 112000 per year | Magnetic Resonance Imaging 74000 to 116000 per year | Mammography 68000 to 110000 per year | Sonography 72000 to 114000 per year | Nuclear Medicine 76000 to 118000 per year
Information About Oregon
Oregon is a Pacific Northwest state with urban centers and large rural areas and integrated health systems and academic centers support subspecialty care. The state emphasizes environmental and radiation safety through public health oversight. Telehealth and regional collaborations help extend services to remote communities.
Sources: Oregon Health Authority Radiation Protection Services | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | American Society of Radiologic Technologists