Radiologic Technologist resume example. Plus the keywords recruiters search for.
A radiologic technologist resume that shows clean images, safe radiation practice and steady patient care across the ED, OR and outpatient imaging — with the ARRT credential and modality keywords imaging managers search for.
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Radiologic Technologist resume example.
Lauren Pierce
Radiologic Technologist, R.T.(R)(ARRT)
Columbus, OH · lauren.pierce@email.com · (614) 555-0175
Summary
Registered radiographer with 5 years in hospital and outpatient orthopedic imaging. I get diagnostic images on the first try, keep dose as low as reasonably achievable and keep patients comfortable while I do it.
Experience
Radiologic Technologist, Scioto Bend Medical Center · Apr 2023 – Present
- • Perform 40–50 radiography exams a shift across the ED, inpatient floors and outpatient imaging on digital radiography (DR) equipment
- • Run portable radiography in the ICU and C-arm fluoroscopy in the OR for orthopedic and general surgery cases
- • Cut repeat images on my shift from 6% to 3% by standardizing patient positioning for portable chest and extremity exams
- • Apply ALARA and radiation safety on every exam — collimation, shielding where protocol calls for it and pediatric technique charts
- • Verify orders and patient ID, send images to PACS, document in the RIS and follow HIPAA and infection control on every exam
Radiographer, Northbridge Orthopedic Associates · Jun 2021 – Mar 2023
- • Imaged 35+ outpatient orthopedic patients a day, including weight-bearing, scoliosis and post-op exams
- • Kept the clinic on schedule with an average 9-minute turnaround from check-in to images in PACS
- • Ran daily quality control checks on DR equipment and reported issues to the service vendor the same day
Education & certifications
A.A.S. Radiologic Technology, Fairfield Ridge Community College (JRCERT-accredited program), 2021 · R.T.(R)(ARRT) · Ohio radiographer license · BLS
Skills
Radiography · Digital radiography · Patient positioning · Portable radiography · Fluoroscopy · C-arm · Trauma imaging · Radiation safety · ALARA · PACS · RIS · Quality control · Patient care
Lauren Pierce
Radiologic Technologist, R.T.(R)(ARRT)
lauren.pierce@email.com · Columbus, OH
(614) 555-0175
Summary
Registered radiographer with 5 years in hospital and outpatient orthopedic imaging. I get diagnostic images on the first try, keep dose as low as reasonably achievable and keep patients comfortable while I do it.
Experience
Radiologic Technologist — Scioto Bend Medical Center
Apr 2023 – Present
• Perform 40–50 radiography exams a shift across the ED, inpatient floors and outpatient imaging on digital radiography (DR) equipment
• Run portable radiography in the ICU and C-arm fluoroscopy in the OR for orthopedic and general surgery cases
• Cut repeat images on my shift from 6% to 3% by standardizing patient positioning for portable chest and extremity exams
• Apply ALARA and radiation safety on every exam — collimation, shielding where protocol calls for it and pediatric technique charts
• Verify orders and patient ID, send images to PACS, document in the RIS and follow HIPAA and infection control on every exam
Radiographer — Northbridge Orthopedic Associates
Jun 2021 – Mar 2023
• Imaged 35+ outpatient orthopedic patients a day, including weight-bearing, scoliosis and post-op exams
• Kept the clinic on schedule with an average 9-minute turnaround from check-in to images in PACS
• Ran daily quality control checks on DR equipment and reported issues to the service vendor the same day
Education
Fairfield Ridge Community College (JRCERT-accredited program)
A.A.S. Radiologic Technology · 2021
Certifications
R.T.(R)(ARRT)
Ohio radiographer license
BLS
Skills
Radiography, Digital radiography, Patient positioning, Portable radiography, Fluoroscopy, C-arm, Trauma imaging, Radiation safety, ALARA, PACS, RIS, Quality control, Patient care
Why it works
The credential is written the way ARRT recommends, the license state is named, and the bullets cover volume, modalities and image quality — repeat rate, turnaround, QC — so a manager can see both skill and safety.
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/ Summary examples
Three summary examples. Pick the one closest to you.
Two or three lines: your level, your field and one result.
- New graduate
New radiography graduate from a JRCERT-accredited program with clinical rotations in the ED, OR and outpatient imaging. R.T.(R)(ARRT) and eligible for state licensure, with hands-on portable and C-arm experience.
- Experienced
Registered radiographer with 5 years in hospital and orthopedic imaging. I run 40–50 exams a shift and cut repeat images on my shift from 6% to 3%.
- Lead
Lead radiologic technologist with 11 years in a Level I trauma center. I schedule a team of 14, train students from our clinical affiliate and run QC for the department.
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/ Bullet points
Bullet point examples. From duty to result.
Turn duties into results: what you did, how, and what changed.
Volume
Instead of: Took X-rays
Write: Performed 40–50 radiography exams a shift across the ED, inpatient floors and outpatient imaging
Image quality
Instead of: Took good images
Write: Cut repeat images on my shift from 6% to 3% by standardizing patient positioning for portable exams
Surgery
Instead of: Worked in the OR
Write: Ran C-arm fluoroscopy in the OR for orthopedic and general surgery cases
Radiation safety
Instead of: Followed safety rules
Write: Applied ALARA on every exam with collimation, protocol-based shielding and pediatric technique charts
Throughput
Instead of: Kept on schedule
Write: Kept an orthopedic clinic on schedule with an average 9-minute turnaround from check-in to images in PACS
Quality control
Instead of: Checked equipment
Write: Ran daily QC checks on DR equipment and reported issues to the vendor the same day
/ Keywords
Keywords and skills for radiologic technologists.
These come up often in radiologic technologist job posts. Include only the ones you can back up in an interview, and use the exact wording from the post you're applying to.
- R.T.(R)(ARRT)
- Radiography
- Digital radiography
- Patient positioning
- Portable radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- C-arm
- Trauma imaging
- Radiation safety
- ALARA
- PACS
- RIS
- Quality control
- Patient care
- Infection control
- HIPAA
- Radiographer license
- BLS
/ ATS tips
ATS tips for radiologic technologists.
Write the ARRT credential correctly
ARRT's format is your name, a comma, then R.T. with the discipline in parentheses and (ARRT) at the end — for a radiographer, R.T.(R)(ARRT).
Name your state license
Most states require radiologic technologists to be licensed or certified. Put the state and license type next to your ARRT credential.
List settings and modalities
ED, OR, portables, fluoroscopy, C-arm and outpatient orthopedics are different skills. Say which ones you work in.
Show image quality and safety
A repeat rate, a QC routine or how you apply ALARA shows judgment, not just button-pushing.
Mention cross-training honestly
If you're training in CT or MRI, say "in training" or give a target date. Only list ARRT credentials you hold.
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/ Questions
Radiologic Technologist resume FAQ.
Writing the cover letter too? See Lauren's cover letter, annotated
How do I list my ARRT credential on a resume?
ARRT recommends your full name, a comma, then the credential string: R.T. followed by each discipline in parentheses and (ARRT) at the end — for example, R.T.(R)(ARRT) for radiography. Use periods only after R.T.
Do I need a state license as well as ARRT?
In most states, yes. Requirements differ by state, and many accept ARRT certification as the basis for a license. Check your state's radiologic licensing agency and list the license by name.
What should a new graduate radiographer include?
Your program, ARRT status, license status and clinical rotations, with the areas you rotated through and the exam types you did, such as portables, fluoroscopy and C-arm.
Should I mention CT or MRI cross-training?
Yes, if it's real. Note any clinical hours or training you've completed. ARRT offers CT and MRI as additional credentials with their own requirements, so list them only once you've earned them.
How long should a radiologic technologist resume be?
One page for most technologists. Put your credential and license at the top, then settings, exam volume and one or two quality results.