Radiographers working in Delaware (DE) are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images which are used to help radiologists and physicians to diagnose and treat patients.
Radiographers in Delaware are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.
The below overview of the top schools in Delaware offering programs in radiology is intended to help you find the right school near you for your needs. Please note that throughout this page we may switch between the terms radiology tech schools in Delaware and x ray tech schools in Delaware.
Accredited Radiology Tech Schools in Delaware
College | City | Degree | Accreditation |
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Delaware Technical & Community College | Wilmington | Associate's Degree | JRCERT, ARRT |
Delaware Technical & Community College | Georgetown | Associate's Degree | JRCERT, ARRT |
The above table lists all schools in Delaware offering programs in radiography which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) as well as any American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs in Delaware.
There are currently 2 accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Delaware.
Delaware Requirements to Become a Radiology Tech
1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Delaware. Most schools will offer the option of an associates degree and employers will usually have a preference for an associates degree or higher.
2. Once you have graduated from an approved program you will need to sit and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing. If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Delaware.
3. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB exams you will need to apply for a license. Licensing is mandatory if you wish to work as a radiology tech in Delaware. You may also apply for a limited license which will allow you to perform a limited scope of x rays such as chest, dental, orthopaedic, etc.
4. Once you have found employment as a radiology tech you must keep up to date with your states continuing professional development requirements.
If you have any queries relating to licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs you can contact the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Radiation Control on the details below.
State Board: Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Radiation Control
Website: https://dhss.delaware.gov
Phone: 302-744-4546
Radiology Tech Salaries in Delaware
Salary | $64,670 |
# Employed | 780 |
Hourly Pay | $31.09 |
Top 10% | $78,610 |
Bottom 10% | $47,820 |
At $64,670, or $31.09 per hour, the average annual salary for radiologic techs in Delaware is 2.7% below the national average of $66,490 per annum for the profession.
The bottom 10% of radiology techs in Delaware (entry-level) made just $47,820 whilst the top 10% made $78,610 per annum..
Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have experienced an increase of by 9.0%, or $5,360.
Radiology Tech Employment in Delaware
There are currently 780 people working as radiology techs in Delaware (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Delaware saw a rise of 14.7%, or 100 jobs, in the 5 year period since 2016.
Going forward the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 6% nationwide between 2021 and 2031. This is around the same as for all other professions.
Similar careers in Delaware
The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Delaware with other closely related careers.
Salary | Employment | |
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Radiology Tech | $64,670 | 780 |
Ultrasound Tech | $78,240 | 260 |
MRI Tech | $77,070 | 190 |
Cardiovascular Tech | $55,750 | 370 |
Nuclear Med Tech | $88,040 | 70 |