Radiographers working in Rhode Island (RI) are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images used to aid radiologists and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Radiographers are also known as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.
We will most frequently use the terms radiology tech schools in Rhode Island and/or x ray tech schools in Rhode Island on this page to mean the same thing.
Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training Rhode Island
Listed below are the top 2 radiology tech programs in Rhode Island. These schools have been either accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or are American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.
| College | City | Degree | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Rhode Island | Lincoln | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | Certificate | JRCERT, ARRT |
Steps to become a Radiology Tech in Rhode Island
1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Rhode Island. 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 centers throughout Rhode Island.
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 Rhode Island. You may also apply for a limited license, allowing 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 Rhode Island Department of Health – Radiologic Health Program on the details below;
State Board: Rhode Island Department of Health – Radiologic Health Program
Website: https://health.ri.gov
Phone: (401) 222-1038
Radiology Tech Salary Rhode Island
The average annual salary for radiology techs in Rhode Island is $77,680. This equates to an hourly wage of $37.34 per hour.
Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have had a bump of 13.7%, or $9,380.
In 2022 radiology techs in Rhode Island earned 16.8% greater than the national average of $66,490 for the profession.
Salary levels within the state will vary depending on your metro area, years of experience, and place of employment.
The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $59,540 whilst the top 10% of earners in the profession have an average salary of $99,680.
| Metro Area | Average Salary | # Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $76,910 | 970 |
Radiology Tech Jobs in Rhode Island
There are currently 820 people employed as radiology techs in Rhode Island. This equals a drop of -18.0%, or -180 jobs, since 2016.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.
The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Rhode Island with other closely related careers.
| Salary | Employment | |
|---|---|---|
| Radiology Tech | $77,680 | 820 |
| Ultrasound Tech | $92,780 | 240 |
| MRI Tech | $87,790 | 200 |
| Cardiovascular Tech | $85,240 | 180 |
| Nuclear Med Tech | $106,670 | 50 |