Resume Tip Sheet for Radiologic Technologists
As a radiologic technologist (RAD TECH) graduate, you can create a CHRONOLOGICAL resume if you have relevant work experience through a required internship or clinical experience in a medical setting. (See the article Easy Steps for a Chronological Resume)
Or you can create a COMBINATION resume if you would rather emphasize your categories of skills, along with your education and your required internship. (See the article Easy Steps for a Combination Resume) Tips for creating key sections of a radiologic technologist’s resume:
Tips for creating key sections of a radiologic technologist’s resume:
A. Heading
List your credentials like this:
Taylor Miller*
Street Address, City, MI 00000
(000) 000-0000
tmillermail@gmail.com LinkedIn Profile/Customized URL
* List your credentials after your name when you have successfully passed the registry exam:
Taylor Miller, R.T.(R)(ARRT) or Taylor Miller, R.T.(R)
B. Professional Qualifications
Begin your resume with a summary of your professional qualifications. To write the bulleted statements in this section, be sure to use keywords, requirements and preferences mentioned in the job posting. (For more information see the following articles: Developing Your Qualifications Summary and Beating the ATS.) Below is an example:
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Skilled in using verbal and written communication to document patient information and enlist the patient’s cooperation for the procedure
• Committed to effective coordination of patient care and department flow by working well with other healthcare team members
• Proficient in executing examinations while adapting procedures to the patient’s needs
• Consistent in protecting patient privacy (HIPAA) and showing consideration for the needs of others
C. Education
Place your education information directly after the PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS section. You may include any colleges at which you have completed courses or from which you have obtained a degree. See the example below which shows how to list your degree:
EDUCATION
Baker College Muskegon, MI Expected Graduation 12/2022
Associate of Applied Science Honors: Dean’s List, GPA 3.7
Radiologic Technology
If you have not yet graduated, write Expected Graduation in front of the date. If you had a relevant major or a specific education track, you can list them below your degree. Other optional information: honors and GPA if 3.5+ if three years or less since graduation.
D. Licenses/Certifications
List licenses or certifications granted by a governing body. Look at requirements listed in job posting and choose optimum placement on the resume for this information. Below is an example:
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification Anticipated/Pending/Obtained 00/2022
Basic Life Support (BLS) with AED/CPR certification Expires 00/2023
American Heart Association approved
If you have not yet taken the registry examination, write “Anticipated” in front of the date. NOTE: The title Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider will be phased out.
E. Clinical Education and Experience
A radiologic technician’s clinical education and experience are important examples of professional experience. List your clinical education and experience first (in reverse chronological order) followed by a WORK EXPERIENCE section if you have other job experience. Use one of the following formats:
Format Option 1:
CLINICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Setting Location Semester/Hours
ABC Hospital Detroit, MI Spring 2022/Hours: 200
Radiologic Intern
• Performed imaging to assist with diagnosis for patients admitted to the emergency room
• Carefully prepared and positioned patients for imaging, following orders exactly to obtain accurate images
• Ensured patient comfort by executing exams with courtesy, patience, and compassion
ABC Outpatient Clinic Detroit, MI Spring 2022/Hours: 500
Radiologic Intern
• Set up, maintained, and operated x-ray and CT machines with attention to hygiene and efficient operation
• Handled diverse caseload, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients
• Completed all tasks and reports and communicated results in a timely manner
Format Option 2:
CLINICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Setting Location Semester/Hours
Emergency Room ABC Hospital Spring 2022/Hours: 200
Outpatient Clinic ABC Clinic Spring 2022/Hours: 500
Medical and Diagnostic Lab ABC Hospital Spring 2022/Hours: 300
Doctor’s Office ABC Doctor’s Office Spring 2022/Hours: 200
Total Hours: 1200
F. Work Experience
List non-medical work experience with two to three bullets which highlight soft skills. Also, be sure to list related medical experience outside of your clinical education and experience which would be desirable to the employer (e.g., Medical Assistant, CNA) and highlight transferable skills.
G. Optional Sections
Affiliations/Volunteer Activities
List professional organizations, student organizations, as well as community affiliations and involvement that would be relevant to your field. See the example below:
AFFILIATIONS/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) member
Blood Services Team member-American Red Cross Year–Year
Depending on the length of your resume and your goals, the AFFILIATIONS/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE section can simply be a list of your titles and the organizations or can include duties/achievements as in the CLINICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Option 1) section.
Relevant Coursework
This section may be placed after your education section and should only mention specific coursework required for or desirable for the position. Highlight courses that may not be part of a typical radiologic technician degree if these courses show important skills for the job. Example: Computerized Tomography Basics and Related Anatomy
Revised 25 June 2022
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