Radiologic technologists are an integral part of the allied health team of healthcare workers providing patient care. Their primary duties include producing radiographic examinations that aid the physicians in diagnosing diseases and/or injuries. The radiologic technologist performs examinations at the request of a physician. The technologists primary role is obtaining top quality radiographic images while providing patient care. Radiologic departments can be found in hospitals, freestanding clinics and physician offices. While in the program the students become proficient at performing examinations in general radiography, fluoroscopy, surgery, trauma and intensive care units.The program meets the criteria set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) in collaboration with academic guidelines set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2850, Chicago IL 60606-3182, Phone: (312) 704-5300 Fax: (312) 704-5304Upon completion and graduation of the program the students are able to take the national registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better before proceeding to the next quarter. All clinicals must be completed with a grade of 2.5 or better. National background checks and drug screening are completed at the beginning of the program and if there is a finding, clinical sites may not accept the student. This could prevent program completion, inability to take the national exam, and future employment due to a failed background check and/or drug screening.