CARDIOVASCULAR & RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY: Ten percent growth rate in school applications
This blog is now focused on laboratory specialties. This article is here for your information only, as jobs are no longer provided for any radiation technician specialties.
Parents: Encourage your kids to lock their career targets on health care!
More wage and salary jobs—about 3.6 million—will be created in health care than in any other industry between 2004 and 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects. And an overwhelming Eight of the 20 fastest-growing occupations will be in health care. Seems like a solid place to be.
Dr. M. LaCheeta McPherson, dean of health and legal studies at El Centro College in Dallas said that sign-on bonuses are commonly mentioned in employment ads for imaging technicians as well as respiratory therapists.
That sounds great, but where can you find jobs that offer such bonuses? CompHealth can often find them for you. Just contact the country’s top health care staffing company for more information. Wink! 
El Centro has experienced a 10 percent growth rate in applicants not only in nursing, but also in its associate degree programs in radiologic sciences and specialized imaging, such as diagnostic medical sonography and invasive cardiovascular technology.
Other schools are experiencing similar trends. Radiologic technology is the most sought-after program at Tarrant County College in Hurst, said Dr. Woody V. Kageler, director of health sciences.
According to McLennan Community College in Waco Texas, the total cost for the radiologic technology program in 2008 is approximately $4875, with the first semester typically costing about $1500. Considering that a chief radiologic technologist averages between and annually, this is a pretty good investment.
As technological advancements increase the use and application of imaging modalities, the growth radiologic and cardiovascular technology have experienced in the past several years will only increase. I almost hate to say it because it almost sounds cliché these days, but baby boomers are aging and will continue to need more and more health care.
This field combines health care and technology; neither of those are fading any time soon!
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Nicely written article, very informative, thanks for expanding my knowledge on this subject.