Licensing Agency

Texas 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 radioactive materials licensing where applicable.

Continuing Education

Renewal requires continuing education attestation and compliance with state continuing education rules. Technologists often complete modality specific continuing education and participate in employer provided competency assessments. Large health systems provide extensive continuing education simulation and quality improvement programs.

Salary Ranges

Radiography 60000 to 110000 per year | Computed Tomography 70000 to 124000 per year | Magnetic Resonance Imaging 74000 to 128000 per year | Mammography 68000 to 122000 per year | Sonography 72000 to 126000 per year | Nuclear Medicine 76000 to 130000 per year

Information About Texas

Texas is a large and diverse state with numerous academic medical centers and a competitive healthcare market. Urban centers drive high demand for subspecialty imaging and research. The state regulatory environment covers technologist registration facility safety and environmental controls.

Sources: Texas Department of State Health Services Radiological Health | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | American Society of Radiologic Technologists