Contoh CV Radiologic Technologist

Choose the right format for a Radiologic Technologist resume

Use a reverse-chronological format unless you are a new grad with limited clinical experience, in which case a hybrid format that leads with a skills or clinical rotations section works better. Keep the resume to one page if you have fewer than eight years of experience; two pages is acceptable for senior techs, lead positions, or those cross-trained in multiple modalities.

Use clean, single-column or light two-column layouts that parse correctly through applicant tracking systems used by large health systems such as Epic-integrated HR platforms and Workday. Avoid tables, text boxes, and embedded images — they scramble ATS parsing and bury your ARRT credentials before a human ever sees them.

• Margins: 0.5–1 inch; font: 10–12 pt in Arial, Calibri, or Georgia
• Section order: Contact → Summary → Licenses/Certifications → Experience → Skills → Education
• List modality specializations (MRI, CT, fluoroscopy) prominently near the top
• Save and submit as a PDF unless the job posting explicitly requests a Word file

Write a professional summary that positions your modality expertise

Your summary should name your primary modality, years of experience, and one or two measurable strengths in three to four sentences. Generic phrases like 'hardworking team player' waste the only section a recruiter reads before deciding whether to continue. Tailor it to the specific setting — trauma center, outpatient imaging clinic, mobile unit — mentioned in the job posting.

Example: "ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist with 6 years of experience in high-volume Level II trauma centers specializing in CT and general radiography. Consistently maintains image repeat rates below 2% while supporting throughput of 80+ patients per 10-hour shift. Cross-trained in fluoroscopy and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA); holds active Florida state license and current BLS certification."

Write work-experience bullets that show volume, accuracy, and scope

Each bullet should follow an action verb → task → measurable outcome structure. Hiring managers at busy imaging departments want to know how many patients you handled, what equipment you operated, and whether you contributed to quality or safety metrics. Vague bullets like 'performed X-rays' tell them nothing a hundred other applicants haven't written.

Quantify wherever possible: patient volume per shift, repeat rate percentages, contrast reaction response times, or turnaround time improvements.

• Performed an average of 55 CT examinations per 12-hour shift on a Siemens SOMATOM Drive scanner, maintaining a 98.7% first-pass image quality acceptance rate over two consecutive years.
• Reduced average portable chest X-ray turnaround time from 34 minutes to 19 minutes by coordinating a new transport and notification workflow with the ICU charge nurse team, improving critical-result reporting compliance by 22%.

Skills and certifications recruiters and ATS systems look for

Most hospital ATS filters screen for ARRT registration and state licensure before a human reviewer ever opens the file. List certifications with their full credential abbreviation and expiration or renewal year. Beyond the primary R.T.(R) credential, additional ARRT post-primary certifications in CT, MRI, mammography, or interventional radiography significantly increase your callback rate for specialized roles.

Hard skills should reference specific equipment brands and software platforms you have actually used, not just modality categories.

• Certifications: ARRT R.T.(R), R.T.(CT), R.T.(MR); state radiography license; BLS/ACLS (AHA)
• Equipment: GE Revolution CT, Philips Ingenia MRI, Hologic Selenia mammography unit, Carestream DR systems
• Software: PACS (Sectra, Intelerad, Philips IntelliSpace), RIS, Epic Radiant, Merge PACS
• Clinical skills: IV contrast administration, radiation dose optimization, fluoroscopy assist, DEXA scanning
• Soft skills worth listing: patient positioning under mobility limitations, infection control protocols, trauma imaging under time pressure

Education, licenses, and extras that strengthen your application

List your Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology or your Bachelor of Science if you hold one, with the institution name, city, state, and graduation year. Do not list your GPA unless you graduated within the past two years and it is above 3.5. If you completed a hospital-based certificate program rather than an accredited college program, note the JRCERT accreditation status of that program — many HR departments verify this.

Continuing education hours, ASRT membership, and any specialty society affiliations (Society of Breast Imaging, AHRA) belong in a brief 'Professional Development' or 'Affiliations' section at the bottom. If you speak a second language and your target facility serves a multilingual patient population, list it — bilingual techs are actively sought in many urban markets.

Mistakes to avoid

• ×Listing ARRT credentials only in the education section instead of in a dedicated certifications section near the top, where ATS filters and recruiters look first.
• ×Using modality acronyms without context — writing 'performed MRI' instead of specifying the scanner model, field strength, and types of protocols run leaves hiring managers unable to assess your actual competency level.
• ×Omitting state licensure entirely, which is a hard disqualifier in states with mandatory licensure laws and will get your application auto-rejected before a human review.
• ×Copying the same generic bullet points across every position rather than reflecting the patient volume, equipment, and setting specific to each job, which makes a multi-site career look like one undifferentiated role.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to list my ARRT number on my resume?

You do not need to include your ARRT registration number on the resume itself — save that for the application form or credentialing paperwork. Do clearly list the credential abbreviation (e.g., R.T.(R)(CT) ARRT) and your state license number if the job posting or state board requires it on applications.

How should a new grad Radiologic Technologist handle a resume with no paid experience?

Lead with a clinical education or rotations section that lists each facility, the modalities covered, patient volume if known, and the equipment used. Emphasize your ARRT registry passage, any clinical awards or preceptor commendations, and hands-on hours completed. Hiring managers at entry-level positions expect this format and evaluate new grads primarily on registry status and rotation breadth.

Should I have a separate resume for CT versus general radiography positions?

Yes, if CT is your primary specialty and the role is CT-specific, reorder your skills section and summary to lead with CT credentials, scanner experience, and protocol knowledge rather than burying them after general rad content. A targeted resume that mirrors the job posting's language will score higher in ATS ranking and show the hiring manager you are not sending a mass-blast application.