Opportunities for Growth
The art and science of radiologic technology combines advanced technology with human compassion. While it is one of the youngest of the allied health fields, the profession has expanded tremendously in demand, educational advancement, new techniques and subspecialties.

Registered radiographers perform the dual role of providing quality care to the patient and ensuring efficient production of diagnostic radiographs. Using their knowledge of physics and human anatomy, radiographers perform radiographic procedures in surgery, portables and trauma cases, as well as routine procedures such as chest, skeletal, and contrast studies in the radiology department. This profession requires good communication skills and a dependable personality with a mature and caring nature.

Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, and public health, government, industry and education facilities. Radiographers may specialize in a specific area or pursue careers as educators, researchers, consultants, or administrators. Salaries vary nationwide, however, the range typically reflects the level of training, education and experience of the individual.

The Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology is an integral part of Alegent Health’s goal to provide excellent patient care and education. We invite you to consider us to help prepare you for a professional health career that is challenging and rewarding. If you need additional information and an application, contact:

Accreditation
The Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology is licensed and authorized by the State of Nebraska Department of Education to grant an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree and approved for veterans' and other eligible persons' benefits. The School is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT.)

General Information
The Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology offers a 23-month program of academic study and clinical education in the radiology department. The program begins each year in late August. Courses consist of lectures, demonstrations and supervised clinical experience. When not in class, students perform various radiologic procedures with staff technologists. Students participate in all activities according to a scheduled rotation through appropriate areas within the radiology department. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree and are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) examination. After successfully completing the ARRT exam, graduates become registered technologists and are entitled to use the initials R.T. (R) after their names.

Program Mission
In keeping with Alegent Health’s mission of community service based on Christian values and commitments, the School of Radiologic Technology is designed to manifest in the student the necessary qualities to become a compassionate, responsible healthcare team member.

Our program strives to integrate and correlate theory with clinical education. The student will progress from directly supervised performance of duties to indirectly supervised performance. This guidance will promote self-confidence, teamwork and resourcefulness that are essential for becoming a professional, proficient technologist in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills for the care of the mind, body, and spirit of each person served.

The school is committed to upgrading and implementing new educational methods and tools to meet the ever-changing needs of the profession. Our program encourages the participation of students in organizations and activities for continued education and growth as health professionals.

Program Goals

1. Graduate competent and compassionate entry-level radiographers.
2. Provide an education that promotes communication skills, problem-solving, and
    professional ethics.
3. Graduate radiographers that meet the needs of the health care community.
4. Encourage activities for continued education and growth as health care
   professionals.
The above goals will be measured by attainment of academic standards in all course assignments and testing, clinical performance and competency evaluations, CPR training, laboratory experiments, film critique assignments, critical thinking situations, quality assurance testing, case studies, research papers/reports, and scientific exhibits.

Become Part of the Program
You probably have many questions about attending the Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology. The following sections provide information about admissions procedures, personal and graduation requirements. We welcome your questions about the program. Our contact information appears below: