RT Program Overview
The radiologic technologist is a healthcare practitioner who plays an important role on the medical team. Technologists are usually employed in a department of radiology or medical imaging center performing a variety of radiographic procedures including basic x-ray procedures or advanced procedures such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Typical responsibilities of the radiologic technologist include interacting regularly with ill, injured, or suffering individuals, producing and processing quality diagnostic images, and communicating effectively with fellow technologists, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Faculty
The RT Education Program, sponsored by Penn Medicine – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, is an entry-level full-time program offering students a challenging and rewarding curriculum taught by seasoned radiologic technology faculty with diverse professional backgrounds.
The program for radiologic technologists sponsored by Penn Medicine – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is a full-time program with not more than 40 hours per week. The curriculum is balanced between academic and clinical coursework. Didactic studies are typically scheduled between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Clinical rotations are normally from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm weekdays.
Penn Medicine – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania also offers six-month internships for MRI and CT technologists. These courses are full-time programs that combine didactic with either clinical MRI or CT experience.
Program Mission Statement
The RT Education Program Mission supports the Penn Medicine Mission of creating the future of medicine through:
- Patient Care and Service Excellence
- Educational Pre-eminence
- New Knowledge and Innovation
- National and International Leadership
The RT Education Program seeks to cultivate professional competence in program graduates. The graduates shall be professionally responsible, and exercise good judgment and critical thinking skills while using ionizing radiation to contribute to the diagnosis of disease and injury. The program is designed to provide a healthcare team member whose collaboration will facilitate radiologic care for patients ranging from infancy to the geriatric adult, while providing support to patient families.
