Licensing Agency

Mississippi requires technologist registration or certification and enforces education and supervised clinical training standards for modality practice. Employers commonly require national certification and documented competency for Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mammography Sonography and Nuclear Medicine. The state public health authority inspects facilities and enforces radiation safety and dose monitoring.

Continuing Education

License renewal requires continuing education documentation for technologists and continuing medical education attestation for supervising physicians. Technologists maintain national certification and participate in employer provided continuing education and QA programs. Rural facilities often rely on cross training and telehealth supported continuing education.

Salary Ranges

Radiography 50000 to 82000 per year | Computed Tomography 60000 to 94000 per year | Magnetic Resonance Imaging 64000 to 96000 per year | Mammography 58000 to 92000 per year | Sonography 62000 to 96000 per year | Nuclear Medicine 66000 to 98000 per year

Information About Mississippi

Mississippi is a largely rural southern state with regional medical centers and variable access to subspecialty care. Teleradiology and interstate credentialing help address gaps in specialist coverage. The state emphasizes public health oversight of radiation producing equipment and facility compliance.

Sources: Mississippi State Department of Health Radiologic Health | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | American Society of Radiologic Technologists