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What is a radiologic technology program director and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a radiologic technology program director. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.7 an hour? That's $86,738 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 12,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreRadiologic Technology Program DirectorUS Average
Salary
6.8

Avg. Salary $86,738

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
5.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.17%

Asian 6.34%

Black or African American 7.84%

Hispanic or Latino 14.42%

Unknown 5.57%

White 65.66%

Gender

female 50.98%

male 49.02%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a radiologic technology program director

  1. Explore radiologic technology program director education requirements

    Most common radiologic technology program director degrees

    Bachelor's

    39.1 %

    Associate

    32.6 %

    Master's

    17.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific radiologic technology program director skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Technology Program18.32%
    ARRT17.62%
    Clinical Sites13.11%
    Program Curriculum13.00%
    Curriculum Development8.31%
  3. Complete relevant radiologic technology program director training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radiologic technology program directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radiologic technology program director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radiologic technology program director resumes.
  4. Research radiologic technology program director duties and responsibilities

    • Manage day-to-day oversight and management involving planning, programming, execution, distribution, and analysis for assign organizations budgets.
    • Instruct students nationwide in accordance with specifications as outlined by the national credentialing organization (ARRT).
    • Tackle strategic challenge to bolster state chapters wrought with leadership inconstancy and often, first-time delegates, unprepare for national-level participation.
    • Achieve superior customer results by improving and integrating proprietary chemistry tests.
  5. Apply for radiologic technology program director jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a radiologic technology program director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average radiologic technology program director salary

The average radiologic technology program director salary in the United States is $86,738 per year or $42 per hour. Radiologic technology program director salaries range between $38,000 and $197,000 per year.

Average radiologic technology program director salary
$86,738 Yearly
$41.70 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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