Radiology & Imaging Technologist — Allied Medicine

Runs the scans that help diagnose disease.

What they do

A Radiology & Imaging Technologist (also called Radiographer or X-Ray Technician) operates diagnostic imaging equipment — X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound and mammography machines — to produce medical images that radiologists and clinicians use for diagnosis. They position patients correctly, set exposure parameters, maintain equipment safety and ensure radiation protection protocols. In India they typically hold a B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology or DMRIT diploma.

Education path

PCB → B.Sc Radiology & Imaging Technology.

Entrance exams

• NEET (some)
• CUET
• state tests

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