Medical Radiologic Technology
The Medical Radiologic Technology program at State Tech prepares students to play a vital role in patient care and medical imaging. This five-semester, JRCERT-accredited program combines classroom instruction, hands-on lab experience, and extensive clinical education to ensure graduates are ready to excel as radiologic technologists in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
Students learn to perform diagnostic imaging exams using state‑of‑the‑art x‑ray equipment throughout both years of the program. In addition, second‑year students may have opportunities to observe in advanced imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, mammography, and radiation therapy. Clinical rotations across Missouri expose students to a variety of imaging environments and patient populations, helping them develop confidence and professionalism in real healthcare settings.
With a five-year average job placement rate of 100%, State Tech graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as certified and registered Radiologic Technologists, highly skilled professionals who provide critical support in the diagnosis and treatment of patients every day.
At State Tech, you don’t just capture images, you help doctors see what matters most.
Program Facts
0
K
AVERAGE MEAN SALARY
0
%
JOB PLACEMENT RATE
5 YEAR AVERAGE
JRCERT
ACCREDITATION
ARRT Exam
0
%
Pass Rate for the class of 2025
0
%
2025 Job Placement
Why Study Medical Radiologic Technology at State Tech
Job Demand
With rising demand for diagnostic imaging and persistent personnel shortages, MRT graduates are well positioned to secure stable, well-paying roles in hospitals, outpatient centers, and diagnostic facilities.
Hands-on Education
By working on campus and at various clinical education sites in Jefferson City, Columbia, Hannibal, and Washington, you’ll receive a hands-on education that will equip you with the technical and patient care skills necessary to step directly into roles at hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
Graduate Job-Ready
The program will show you how to operate imaging equipment, prepare patients for procedures, use proper radiation protection, and maintain patient confidentiality. Graduates who meet all requirements set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) may take the ARRT certification and registration exam to earn their credentials in radiography.
What you'll learn
Our hands-on curriculum equips students with the technical and patient care skills needed to succeed in this highly focused healthcare field. Students learn in the classroom, lab, and clinical education centers how to perform diagnostic imaging exams, produce high-quality radiographic images, provide high-level patient care, and promote patient safety.
Program Details
Highlights
- Learn how to operate imaging equipment, prepare patients for procedures, use proper radiation protection, and maintain patient confidentiality.
- Graduates who meet requirements set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) are eligible to sit for the ARRT certification exam to become Registered Radiologic Technologists.
-
Interesting Courses
In addition to utilizing diagnostic imaging equipment throughout the 2-year program, students may have the opportunity to observe in CT, MRI, mammography, and radiation therapy during their second year in the program.
Concentrations
This 5-semester JRCERT-accredited program equips students with patient care and technical skills needed to perform diagnostic imaging exams in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
Clinical education is performed at a variety of diagnostic imaging locations in Missouri.
Physical Requirements for Radiologic Technologists
The list below includes general requirements for the performance of radiologic technologist duties. Students in the MRT program should expect to perform the same job duties as registered radiologic technologists. This is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Frequent bending, reaching (including overhead), repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly.
- Lifting patients to and from radiographic tables, wheelchairs, and stretchers while utilizing good body mechanics.
- Pushing beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with and without medical equipment attached.
- Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operating radiographic equipment.
- Manual palpation of anatomic landmarks on patients and manual positioning of patients for radiologic procedures.
- Requires exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital environment. Appropriate PPE must be worn, and vaccinations must be up to date according to clinical site policies and procedures.
- Hearing: Must be adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
- Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
- Vision: Must be able to see clearly at a distance and up close. Must be able to read information from printed sources and computer screens.
Career Possibilites
- Hospitals
- Imaging Centers
- Outpatient Clinics
- Orthopedic Centers
Truly hands-on education
We believe time-on-task has to be part of your education. That means time spent learning from experienced instructors in real-world environments and real-world situations. That’s why the State Tech campus is home to more than 50 labs, an automotive bay, aviation hangar, and 40+ acres of land dedicated to our heavy equipment operations program.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Ready to Apply?
You made it to the bottom of the page. Can you make it to the top of your field?
Apply Now
© 2026 State Technical College of Missouri