What is the purpose of the ARRT American Registry of Radiology Technologists? - Establish
qualification, administer examinations, provide certification for professional radiologic technologists,
publishes code of ethics and rules of ethics
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) - establish standards and examinations
necessary to certify radiologic technologies, formed in 1922
Physicians - Issues orders for X-ray examinations
Radiologist - A specialist who interprets radiographs and performs special imaging procedures
Reciprocity - Credentials issued in one area that are recognized in another
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) - National organization
formed in 1969 which formally conducts accreditation of education programs in radiologic technology
Radiographs - Proper term for the "pictures" produced by X-rays
Sonography - Imaging of soft tissue structures using sound echoes instead of ionizing radiation
Flurography - Provides real-time viewing of X-ray images in motion
Angiography - Imaging modality that uses contrast media to image blood vessels
RT(R) - Registered Technologist (Radiography) initials for radiologic technologists certified by the
ARRT
Limited radiographer - Scope of practice is limited; explains procedure and preparation to patients