Are you interested in a career as a RADIOLOGIC Technologist?
Radiologic Technology is the health profession concerned with medical imaging for diagnosis and assessment of disease. Radiologic Technology is known by other names including x-ray technology, radiologic technology, radiography, and diagnostic imaging. The radiologic technologist provides a unique blend of direct patient contact with the study of human anatomy and rigorous medical technical expertise. Graduates with a degree in this field are referred to as registered radiologic technologists or radiographers. The career opportunities are numerous and diverse.
The radiologic technologist's main duty is to provide quality patient care and high quality medical images while applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, radiographic technique, and precise scientific knowledge. Effective communication with patients, other health professionals, and the public is important. Additional duties may include management of images, evaluating radiologic and computer equipment, performing quality assurance procedures, and providing patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.
Radiologic Technology at SRJC
The Radiologic Technology Program at SRJC was established in 1971. Both a certificate and a major AS degree in Radiologic Technology is available. The program includes instruction in the operation of x-ray and digital imaging equipment, positioning for radiologic procedures, creating and processing images, patient care, radiologic physics, radiation protection and observational experience in other advanced imaging modalities.
The radiologic technology program at SRJC spans 23 consecutive months including 2 fall, 2 spring and 2 summer semesters. Students are required to commit themselves for full time participation for that entire duration. In addition to the didactic coursework, a minimum of 1785 clinical hours are required in hospitals and radiology departments affiliated with Santa Rosa Junior College. Elective clinical experience in Mammography and MRI is available. Fundamental knowledge of CT and cross sectional anatomy is included in our core curriculum.
ACCREDITATION:
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program information and the current accreditation award letter can found here: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/santa-rosa-junior-college/
APPROVAL: The SRJC Radiologic Technology Program is approved by the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Health Branch as an educational program for radiologic technology.
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P.O. Box 997414
Sacramento, CA 95899-7414
Program Mission
Based on the major missions of the college, the faculty of the Radiologic Technology Program at Santa Rosa Junior College is dedicated to facilitating the growth and development of enrolled students in becoming competent entry-level radiologic technologists to function within the healthcare community they serve.
Program Objectives
Program Objectives; The major goals of the Santa Rosa Junior College Radiologic Technology Program are to assist the enrolled students:
- in performing positioning skills with accuracy, utilizing skills in radiation protection, and demonstrating proper equipment handling.
- in utilizing critical thinking in recognizing image quality and adapting to non-routine patients and procedures.
- in demonstrating good communication in clinical environment, as well as demonstrating good oral and written communication.
- in demonstrating professionalism and understanding of ethical decision making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Deliver high quality patient care service in radiology;
- Observe a high level of medical ethics;
- Perform radiographic job duties with professionalism;
- Use effective communication skills;
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve imaging issues;
- Demonstrate clinical competency of an entry-level technologist.
Program Effectiveness Data
This data is also posted at the Joint Review on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) website:
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.
Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Credentialing Examination Rate Program 5-Year Average |
number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation |
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Year |
# Passing on 1st Attempt |
# Taking Exam |
% Passing |
|
2019 |
15 |
19 |
79% |
|
2020 |
16 |
16 |
100% |
|
2021 |
16 |
17 |
94% |
|
2022 |
20 |
21 |
95% |
|
2023 |
16 |
18 |
89% |
|
TOTALS |
83 |
91 |
83/91 = 91% |
Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Job Placement Rate |
number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
|
Year |
Results |
|
Year 1 – 2019 |
16 of 17 = 94% |
|
Year 2 – 2020 |
15 of 16 = 94% |
|
Year 3 – 2021 |
12 of 12 = 100% |
|
Year 4 - 2022 |
18 of 18 = 100% |
|
Year 5 - 2023 |
13 of 13 = 100% |
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Program 5-Year Average |
74 of 76 = 97% |
Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 80%.
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Program Completion Rate |
number graduated divided by number started the program |
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Year |
Results |
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2023 |
18 of 22 |
|
Annual Completion Rate |
82% |