Certificate in Medical Radiology Technology (CMRT)

Introduction

Radiology Technicians are trained to use advanced radiographic equipment such as CT Scan (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) along with basic X-Ray equipment for creating images of a patient’s internal anatomy. These images are used by doctors and specialists to aid in diagnosis of illnesses and injuries. There is a huge demand for Radiology Technicians in India and hence in the Radiology Technician training provided by VIVO, they are trained to a proficiency level wherein they are able to comply with safety regulations involved in the use of radiography equipment while on the job. After the completion of Radiology Technician course, these individuals receive the Radiology Technician certification, which opens huge job prospects for them.
Radiology Technicians have huge job prospects; receive a steady pay check, and have a long-term career. There has been a huge development in past few years toward the advancement of the radiology career ladder. After completing the VIVO Radiology Technician course, certified individuals start their careers as Jr. X-Ray Techs / CT Scan / MRI Techs, moving to X-Ray Techs / CT Scan / MRI Tech, Sr. X-Ray Techs / CT scan / MRI Techs, and Asst. Technical Assistants /Application Specialists. Progressing from the position of Asst. Technical Assistants /Application Specialists they take up the role of Technical Assistants moving on to the most senior role of Radiology Technician in Charge.

After this course student will be able to do work in :

• X-Ray laboratories in hospitals
• Diagnostic centres
• Radiology departments in medical centres
• Nursing homes

Examples of tasks radiologic technologists perform include:

• Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions.
• Preparing equipment for use as needed.
• Preparing examination rooms for patient exams.
• Positioning patients for imaging exams.
• Monitoring patients during exams.
• Documenting information with computers.
• Reporting important information to the physician.
• Ensuring safety of patients during exams.
• Producing diagnostic images of soft tissues.
• Using sound waves to obtain images of organs and tissues in the body.
• Administering targeted doses of radiation to the patient’s body to treat cancer or other diseases.
• Administering trace amounts of radiopharmaceuticals to a patient to obtain functional information about organs, tissues and bone.
• Measuring bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site.