Working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, the radiologic technologist uses radiation-producing equipment on human beings for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Nuclear Medicine Technology is the use of radiopharmaceuticals administered to human beings for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a physician authorized by a radioactive materials license.
An applicant must file an application with the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection to become licensed as a radiologic technologist and pay the necessary fees. In addition, an applicant must be of good moral character. There is a continuing education requirement that became effective January 1, 2010. The regulations governing the practice of radiologic technology underwent a substantial revision in 2008. All registered technologists must demonstrate they have met this requirement when they renew their New York State registration.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Applicants must complete a program for radiologic technology that the State Health Department has approved.
Applicants must pass a written examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), as applicable. They must pass with a score of 75 percent or better.
In 2020 there were 952 licenses issued for Radiologic Technologist.
As of December 31, 2020, there were 20,575 active licenses for Radiologic Technologist.
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
Corning Tower-ESP, 12th flr.
Albany, NY 12237
Phone: (518) 402-7580
Fax: (518) 402-7575
Email: Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155
Phone: (651) 687-0048
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
3558 Habersham at Northlake, Bldg I
Tucker, GA 30084
Phone: (404)315-1739
Fax: (404)315-6502
29-2034 - Licensed Radiological Technologist: Radiographer, Radiation Therapist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Fees stated and other information contained in this report are subject to change. Please contact the licensing authority listed above for the most current information.
This page was last updated on 2/26/21.
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