SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNICIAN

A Special Procedure Technician operates specialized medical diagnostic imaging equipment used to help diagnose illnesses. This equipment creates images of a patient’s internal tissues, bones and organ systems.

A Special Procedure Technician works with high-tech X-Ray, CT and MRI scan units, and works with patients who have been admitted to the hospital as well as those scheduled on an outpatient basis.

Special Procedure Techs have the same basic education as Radiologic Technologists, but have obtained additional training to operate more complex imaging equipment.

$2,000 – $5,000*

Sign-On Bonus

$29/Hr*

Starting Pay

$2,000 – $5,000* Sign-On Bonus

$29/Hr* Starting Pay

Job Duties

  • Operate specialized medical imaging equipment including X-Ray, CT and MRI scan units to perform clinical diagnostic procedures as directed
  • Provide radiological care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of certain injuries or health conditions
  • Follow instructions from physicians regarding which area of the patient’s body needs imaging
  • Correctly position the patient and adjust the imaging equipment to the specified position
  • Administer contrast materials

Education/Licensure Requirements

  • Associate degree from Accredited Radiologic Technology Program required
  • ARRT Certification required
  • Kentucky State Certification required
  • Current CPR Certification (can be obtained at PMC)

PATHWAY TO BECOMING A SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECH

  • Take the ACT test
  • College Readiness Track
  • Anatomy and/or Physiology
  • AP English Literature/Composition or Dual Credit Literature/Composition class
  • AP Biology or Dual Credit Biology class
  • AP Chemistry or Dual Credit Chemistry

These classes are not required for admission to all schools but are recommended in most instances.

Speak to your Guidance Counselor about:

  • What dual credit classes are offered at your school from colleges/universities in the region
  • What financial resources are available and how to apply for them

Hazard Community & Technical College

Hazard Community & Technical College offers an Associate Degree program in Radiography. The curriculum is comprised of specialized courses in radiography with concentrated study in the basic sciences, mathematics and general education.

Morehead State University

Morehead State University (MSU) offers an Associate Degree program in Radiologic Science, which is a three-year program.

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in Whitesburg, Kentucky offers an Associate Degree in Radiography. The curriculum is comprised of specialized courses in radiography with concentrated study in the basic sciences, mathematics and general education.

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College

Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College in Logan, WV, offers an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology to meet community and employer needs for medical imaging professionals.

For a list of financial resources, click here.

Students successfully completing these programs will be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) national certification examination in radiography.

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Federal and Kentucky Labor Law Postings

Pikeville Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.