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Radiography (X-Ray) - Medical Imaging Employment of radiologic technologists and technicians is
expected to grow faster than the average
for all occupations through 2010, as the population grows and ages, Although physicians are enthusiastic about the clinical benefits of new technologies, the extent to which they are adopted depends largely on cost and reimbursement considerations. For example, digital imaging technology can improve quality and efficiency, but remains expensive. Some promising new technologies may not come into widespread use because they are too expensive and third-party payers may not be willing to pay for their use.
Hospitals will remain the principal employer of radiologic technologists and technicians. However, a greater number of new jobs will be found in offices and clinics of physicians, including diagnostic imaging centers. Health facilities such as these are expected to grow very rapidly through 2010 due to the strong shift toward outpatient care, encouraged by third-party payers and made possible by technological advances that permit more procedures to be performed outside the hospital. Some job openings will also arise from the need to replace technologists and technicians who leave the occupation. Offered by:
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increasing the demand
for diagnostic imaging. Opportunities are expected to be favorable. Some employers report
shortages of radiologic technologists and technicians. Imbalances between the supply of
qualified workers and demand should spur efforts to attract and retain qualified
radiologic technologists and technicians. For example, employers may provide more flexible
training programs, or improve compensation and working conditions. 
Radiologic technologists who are educated and credentialed
in more than one type of diagnostic imaging technology, such as radiography and sonography
or nuclear medicine, will have better employment opportunities as employers look for new
ways to control costs. In hospitals, multi-skilled employees will be the most sought
after, as hospitals respond to cost pressures by continuing to merge departments. 