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Radiologic technologist resume example

A resume for a radiologic technologist with eight years in a trauma center and outpatient imaging, now registered in CT as well. Imaging managers hire for registry, modality range and safe speed, so the bullets combine exam volume with repeat rates and the settings you can cover.

Radiologic technologist resume example, page 1 of 1Rafael QuinteroRadiologic Technologist, RT(R)(CT)(ARRT)SUMMARYRadiologic technologist registered in radiography and CT, with eight yearsin a trauma center and outpatient imaging. I work fast in the trauma baywithout cutting corners on positioning or dose, and I train new techs onportables and the OR.EXPERIENCERadiologic Technologist II, X-ray and CTAug 2020 – PresentPacific Crest Medical Center · San Diego, CA•Perform 45 to 60 exams a shift across the emergency department,trauma bay, portables and the OR in a Level II trauma center.•Cross-trained in CT in 2023; cover the trauma scanner two shifts a week,including stroke and CT angiography protocols.•Keep a personal repeat rate of 1.8% against a department goal of 4%,tracked in the monthly reject analysis.•Run the C-arm for about 25 orthopedic, pain and vascular cases a week.•Lead trainer for 9 new technologists and 12 radiography students onportable and OR imaging.Radiologic TechnologistJul 2018 – Jul 2020Mission Valley Imaging · San Diego, CA•Performed about 40 outpatient exams a day (chest, spine, extremities,DEXA) with a 4.9 out of 5 patient rating.•Helped move the center from CR cassettes to DR panels, rewriting 60exam protocols with the lead radiologist.EDUCATIONA.S. in Radiologic Technology2016 – 2018San Diego Mesa College · San Diego, CACONTACTrafael.quintero@example.com(619) 555-0171San Diego, CALICENSES AND REGISTRIESRegistered Technologist,Radiography (R)ARRT · 2018Computed Tomography (CT)ARRT · 2023Certified RadiologicTechnologist (CRT) andfluoroscopy permitCalifornia Department of PublicHealth · 2018Basic Life Support (BLS)American Heart Association · 2025SKILLSTrauma and ED radiographyPortable imagingC-arm fluoroscopyCT: stroke, trauma and CTAprotocolsIV starts and contrast injectionRadiation safety (ALARA)Pediatric imagingEpic RadiantPACSPatient positioningContrast reaction responseLANGUAGESEnglishNativeSpanishNative
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What recruiters look for

  • ARRT registry and state license: the credentials for each modality, written the way the profession writes them, such as RT(R)(CT)(ARRT), plus your state license or permit.
  • Range of settings: emergency, trauma, portables, OR and fluoroscopy, outpatient. Hospitals need techs who can float.
  • Volume with quality: exams per shift alongside your repeat or reject rate.
  • Additional modalities: CT, MRI, mammography or interventional training in progress or done. It widens where you can be scheduled.
  • Radiation safety and patient care: ALARA habits, pediatric technique, contrast reactions and calm with injured patients.

Writing the summary

Lead with your registry credentials and years, then the settings you work in. Add one line on what you are best at, such as trauma imaging or training others, and any modality you are adding.

The summary in this example

Radiologic technologist registered in radiography and CT, with eight years in a trauma center and outpatient imaging. I work fast in the trauma bay without cutting corners on positioning or dose, and I train new techs on portables and the OR.

New radiography graduate

Radiography graduate (May 2026) with ARRT (R) passed in June and state certification issued. Completed 1,850 clinical hours across a Level I trauma center and two outpatient sites, including 300 portable and 120 OR exams.

Technologist moving into MRI

Radiologic technologist with six years in X-ray and CT, now completing MRI clinical requirements for the ARRT (MR) post-primary exam. Looking for an MRI technologist role where my trauma and CT experience help with complex patients.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Cut ED X-ray turnaround from order to image from 32 to 18 minutes by pre-staging portable equipment on peak evenings.
  • Performed 8,000 exams a year with a repeat rate under 2%, the lowest on a 24-tech team.
  • Completed 125 CT clinical procedures in 6 months to qualify for the ARRT CT exam, passing on the first attempt.
  • Reduced average pediatric chest dose by 25% by rewriting technique charts with the physicist.
  • Covered 40 OR cases a month on the C-arm, including spine, hip and vascular procedures.
  • Responded to 3 contrast reactions in CT, recognizing symptoms early and following protocol until the team arrived.
  • Ran the department’s quality control logs for 6 rooms and passed the state inspection with no findings.
  • Precepted 15 students from a JRCERT-accredited program, all of whom passed the ARRT exam.
  • Led the move to a new PACS for X-ray, training 30 technologists in 2 weeks.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • General radiography and positioning
  • Trauma and portable imaging
  • C-arm fluoroscopy
  • CT protocols and contrast injection (if CT-registered)
  • Venipuncture and IV starts
  • Radiation protection (ALARA)
  • Pediatric and geriatric technique
  • PACS and RIS
  • Image quality and reject analysis
  • Equipment quality control

Soft skills

  • Calm with injured or frightened patients
  • Speed without shortcuts
  • Clear communication with ED and OR teams
  • Teaching students

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • ARRT Radiography (R): the core registry; most hospitals require it.
  • State license or certificate: many states license technologists separately (California, for example, issues the CRT and a fluoroscopy permit). Name the state.
  • ARRT post-primary credentials (CT, MR, M, CV, VI and others): each one opens another schedule and usually a pay step.
  • BLS: required in hospitals; some employers ask CT technologists for ACLS too.

Length and format

One page for most technologists; two only with several modalities and leadership roles. Put registry and license details in their own section near the top, written in the standard abbreviations.

Common mistakes

  • Writing the credentials in a non-standard way. Use RT(R)(CT)(ARRT) or list each registry clearly.
  • Listing only “performed X-rays”. Name the settings, the volume and your repeat rate.
  • Leaving out the state license or permit. Many states require it in addition to ARRT.
  • Not mentioning a modality you are training in. Managers plan schedules around it.
  • Hiding night, weekend or on-call experience. Many open roles need it.

Questions and answers

How do I write ARRT credentials on a resume?

The standard form is RT followed by the modalities in brackets and then (ARRT), for example RT(R)(CT)(ARRT). You can also list each registry separately in a certifications section, as this example does.

Should I list clinical hours as a new graduate?

Yes: total hours, the sites and the types of exams. It shows you have seen trauma, portables and the OR before your first day.

Is a repeat rate worth mentioning?

Yes, if you know it from your department’s reject analysis. It is one of the clearest quality numbers a technologist can show.

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