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Medical Imaging Technology
Medical Imaging Technology (clinical and non-clinical tracks)
The Medical Imaging Technology (MIT) program is located on the Indiana University-Indianapolis campus and housed in the IU School of Medicine Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences. This advanced imaging program is only open to registered radiographers, sonographers, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy technologists (RT(R) or RT(T) or RT(N) or RDMS or NMTCB).
Description of the Profession The medical imaging technologist is a skilled imaging professional qualified to provide patient service in cardiac interventional (CI), vascular interventional (VI), computed tomography (CT), mammography (M) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Medical imaging technologists use principles of radio-waves and radiation as they determine imaging parameters and position patients for a variety of examinations. Many of the patient examinations are highly specific, using computers or computerized equipment. Medical imaging technologists are also capable of assessing the technical quality of the image and providing basic patient care. The technologist must function as a member of the health care team.
Graduates of the Program Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are eligible to take specialty examinations depending on their major area of concentration.
Credentials Required to Practice From the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): graduates must have been previously credentialed in RT(R), RT(S), RT(VS), RT(T) or RT(N). From the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography (ARDS): graduates must be credentialed in RDMS, RDCS, or RVT. From the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): graduates must be credentialed in CNMT.
The MIT Clinical Track prepares graduates for advanced credentials in CI, CT, M, MRI, and VI; employers may require an advance credential.
Indiana Requirements to Practice A state license is required to operate radiation producing devices. The state of Indiana accepts ARRT and NMTCB credentials to satisfy educational requirements.
If you hold one of the abovementioned credentials, contact Debra Patterson. If you do not hold one of these credentials, contact the Health Professions Programs office at askhpp@iu.edu or (317) 278-4752.
Debra Patterson, M.S., RT(R)(MR)(CT)
Medical Imaging Technology Program Director
IU Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
1120 W. Michigan Street | CL122
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5111
Phone: (317) 274-5255
E-mail: patte120@iu.edu
Updated: March 2024
