Area of Study

Radiologic Technology
This program prepares students through quality education taught by industry experts in both small and large healthcare facilities for entry level positions.
Radiologic Technologists are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, and free-standing imaging centers.

The need for Radiologic Technologists is expected to increase over the next 10 years with an average entry-level wage of $30 per hour nationwide. Graduates can add to their skills with post-primary certification in other diagnostic imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and mammography.

This full-time program consists of academic courses and internships that are taken throughout the 22-month program. Students will work with state-of-the-art equipment in multiple radiology departments in northeast Colorado, as well as older technologies to become a well-rounded professional.

After successful completion of the program requirements, students will earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and are eligible to take the national certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

What you’ll learn

  • General radiography
  • Mobile imaging
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Surgical imaging
  • Special radiographic procedures
  • Trauma imaging

How you’ll learn

  • Hands-on experience with patients in Level I, II & III trauma centers
  • An “Anatomage” computerized dissection table to gain a better understanding of the human anatomy

What’s Next?

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Student Testimonial:

"Over two years at MCC, I developed my skills with the help of my amazing teacher Susie, and other staff. Yes, the journey was stressful at times however, the staff was there to help me reach my goals and pushed me towards success. Upon graduation from MCC, I was prepared for the next step in my career, knowing I had the tools needed for success. I cannot thank MCC enough for helping to jump start my career in radiology. "
Jalen L. Jole

“Morgan Community College prepares students through quality education, taught by industry experts in both small and large facility experiences to help deliver excellent care to individuals in rural Colorado. 80% of our Radiologic Technologists have received their degree from MCC. Because of MCC, we are able to “grow our own” employees who have roots in northeast Colorado, who will remain long term, quality staff.”

Shaylene Allart, BSRT (R) (CT) (M)
Radiology Manager at East Morgan County Hospital, Brush, CO

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Radiologic Technology

Careers & Salaries

Position Median
Radiologic Technologist $63,710

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Meet the Faculty

MCC staff member Susan Meyer

Faculty

Susan Meyer

Susan Meyer has worked in the radiology profession for over 40 years in multiple modalities such as CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Cardio-Cath Labs, Interventional radiography, and working as a traveling X-ray technologist. She continues to work in the field due to her belief that the best way to understand the ever-changing technology is to work in the profession.

Susan started teaching at MCC in 2012 and has proudly graduated over 65 radiology students that have gone on to amazing healthcare careers as well as advancing their professional education in Radiation Therapy, MRI, CT, and Mammography.