Licensing Agency

Tennessee 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 dose monitoring.

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. Health systems and professional societies provide structured continuing education and peer review.

Salary Ranges

Radiography 56000 to 94000 per year | Computed Tomography 66000 to 108000 per year | Magnetic Resonance Imaging 70000 to 112000 per year | Mammography 64000 to 106000 per year | Sonography 68000 to 110000 per year | Nuclear Medicine 72000 to 114000 per year

Information About Tennessee

Tennessee has major academic centers and a mix of urban and rural healthcare systems with regional referral networks. The state emphasizes facility compliance and continuing education to maintain safe imaging services. Workforce distribution and access to subspecialty care vary across regions.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Health Radiological Health | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | American Society of Radiologic Technologists