Licensing Agency

Pennsylvania 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 and Nuclear Medicine. The state inspects facilities and enforces radiation safety and radioactive materials licensing where applicable.

Continuing Education

Continuing education is required for renewal and often includes modality specific credits and safety training. Technologists participate in employer provided competency assessments and quality assurance programs. Academic centers provide extensive continuing education simulation and quality improvement activities.

Salary Ranges

Radiography 62000 to 100000 per year | Computed Tomography 72000 to 114000 per year | Magnetic Resonance Imaging 76000 to 118000 per year | Mammography 70000 to 112000 per year | Sonography 74000 to 116000 per year | Nuclear Medicine 78000 to 120000 per year

Information About Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is a populous Northeastern state with major academic medical centers and a diverse healthcare market. The state supports extensive subspecialty practice and research. Regulatory oversight covers technologist registration facility safety and environmental controls.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Protection | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | American Society of Radiologic Technologists