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Radiologic technologist CV: example and template

This example is for radiologic technologists at hospital imaging departments, private diagnostic centres and clinics, and for radiography graduates looking for their first job.

The department manager wants to know which equipment you work on, which scans you do on your own, how many patients you see on a shift and how you handle radiation protection. We show you how to describe this on your CV.

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Example CV: radiologic technologist

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Daria Kamińska

Radiologic technologist

Gliwice +48 123 456 789 daria.kaminska@example.com

Professional profile

Radiologic technologist with 6 years of experience in diagnostic imaging, the last 5 at the imaging department of a general hospital. I carry out X-ray, CT and MRI scans, including contrast studies, and work on-call shifts for the emergency department. I do about 50 scans a shift, look after patients' radiation protection and send images to the PACS.

Work experience

Radiologic technologist

09.2020 - present

General hospital, diagnostic imaging department, Gliwice

  • Skeletal and chest X-rays, about 50 scans a shift.
  • CT scans, including contrast studies, following the department's protocols.
  • MRI scans and preparing patients, including a contraindications check.
  • On-call shifts for the emergency department and scans of trauma patients.
  • Radiation protection, equipment quality control and work in the RIS and PACS.

Radiologic technologist

10.2019 - 08.2020

Private diagnostic centre, Katowice

  • Mammography and X-ray scans.
  • Registering patients in the RIS.
  • Preparing the scanning room and scan records.

Education

Bachelor's degree, radiography

2016 - 2019

Medical University of Silesia in Katowice

Skills

  • X-ray
  • Computed tomography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Mammography
  • Radiation protection
  • RIS and PACS

Training

  • MRI course, 2021
  • First aid course, 2023
  • Patient radiation protection training, 2024

Languages

  • English: B2

Additional information

  • Shift work and on-call duty

I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).

How to write a radiologic technologist CV

Professional summary

Write which department you work in, on which equipment and which scans you do on your own. Add the number of scans a shift and on-call duty, because the department manager builds the rota around specific skills. State radiation protection and your training in it clearly, because it is mandatory.

Radiography graduate after placements at a hospital imaging department. I carry out X-rays under supervision, prepare patients for CT and know the RIS and PACS. I am looking for work as a radiologic technologist at a hospital or diagnostic centre.

Experience: duties and achievements

Describe types of scans, equipment, the number of patients, on-call duty and contrast studies. Show your care for patient safety and quality control. Add the systems you work in, for example RIS and PACS.

Weaker: X-rays.

Better: Skeletal and chest X-rays, about 50 scans a shift.

Weaker: CT.

Better: CT scans, including contrast studies, following the department's protocols.

Weaker: Safety.

Better: Radiation protection, equipment quality control and work in the RIS and PACS.

Skills worth listing

List types of scans, equipment, contrast, radiation protection and systems. In your soft skills show accuracy, calm and clear instructions for patients, because image quality depends on them.

Professional skills

  • X-ray
  • CT
  • MRI
  • Mammography
  • Radiation protection
  • RIS and PACS

Personal skills

  • Accuracy
  • Calm
  • Clear instructions
  • Shift work
  • Teamwork

Training

List patient radiation protection training with the date completed, MRI, CT or mammography courses and a first aid course. For equipment manufacturer courses, give the type of scanner.

Radiologic technologist CV with no experience

Describe your placements in X-ray, CT and MRI rooms and the scans you did under supervision.

Start at a hospital with a large imaging department. Write that you can work shifts and on-call duty, because imaging departments run around the clock.

Tailoring your CV to the job offer

A hospital looks for X-ray, CT and on-call duty, a diagnostic centre for MRI and work with planned patients, and a mammography unit for experience in screening. Move to the top what the job ad is about.

The most common mistakes on a radiologic technologist CV

Questions and answers

What should a radiologic technologist put on a CV?

Types of scans, equipment, the number of scans, on-call duty, radiation protection, RIS and PACS, training and education.

Is radiation protection training mandatory?

Yes, and it has to be renewed. Put the date you completed it on your CV.

Is it worth listing the equipment you work on?

Yes, the type of scanner helps the manager judge how quickly you will settle into the department.

How do you describe contrast work?

Give the types of contrast studies and the patient check before the scan.

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