1200 Pleasant St.
Des Moines, IA 50309-1453

The School of Radiologic Technology is apart of Iowa Methodist Medical Center, one of the three health facilities that comprise Iowa Health - Des Moines. At this post-secondary institution of higher learning, students learn the ins and outs of radiologic technology, along with what it takes to be a radiologic technologist.

Also referred to as X-ray technologists and radiographers, a radiologic technologist offers their assistance to physicians and radiologists, and also takes the responsibility of performing imaging exams on patients. A radiologic technologist may be employed nearly anywhere -- from hospitals and clinics to private physicians' offices.

Upon completion of this healthcare school's radiologic technology program, students will be able to enter the field as entry-level radiographers and can even choose to advance their careers into other fields in the imaging industry by enrolling in college courses and/or Career Training classes in ultrasound technology, MRI technology, nuclear medicine, and radiation. With enough training and education, graduates of the Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology may go on to start careers as radiologist assistants, radiologists, and physician assistants.

Quick Facts:

The Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

In the past five years, 97 percent of the graduates of Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology have passed the national board examination for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

The job placement rate for graduates of this healthcare school is 99 percent over the last five years.

For entry into the Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology, students must submit an application by December 15.

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