Radiology Tech Schools and Careers Tennessee

Radiographers in Tennessee (TN) are responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to help produce diagnostic images, which are used to assist 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 Tennessee and/or x-ray tech schools in Tennessee on this page to mean the same thing.

Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training Tennessee

Listed below are the top 17 radiology tech programs in Tennessee. These programs have been either accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or are recognised by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

How to become a Radiology Tech in Tennessee

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Tennessee. 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 Tennessee.

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 Tennessee. 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 Tennessee Dept of Health Board of Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy on the details below;

State Board: Tennessee Dept of Health Board of Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Website: https://tn.gov
Phone: (615) 532-3202

Radiology Tech Salaries in Tennessee

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Tennessee is $55,040. This equates to an hourly wage of $26.46 per hour.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have increased by 7.7%, or $3,920.

In 2022 radiology techs in Tennessee earned 17.2% below 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 $37,500, whilst the top 10% of earners in the profession have an average salary of $76,600.
• Those located in Memphis earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $58,490 per annum, whilst those in Morristown earned some of the lowest average salaries at $49,290 per annum.

Radiology Tech Jobs in Tennessee

There are currently 4,830 people employed as radiology techs in Tennessee. This equals a rise of 13.1%, or 560 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 Tennessee with other closely related careers.