Scope of Practice:

Other than a medical doctor, all x-ray procedures must be performed by either a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist or an individual licensed in a limited category of licensure, provided that he/she is practicing within the scope of that license. A licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is permitted to perform all types of diagnostic x-ray procedures. This includes bone densitometry and computerized axial tomography procedures. A licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist is also permitted to operate fluoroscopic equipment provided that a licensed physician is in the room and directing the procedure. The following tasks have been identified within the scope of practice of a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist: positioning of the patient for a diagnostic radiographic procedure, measuring the patient, aligning the x-ray tube to the film receptacle, setting tube distance and exposure factors, exercising proper principles of radiation protection and making the exposure.

Educational Requirement:

Completion of a 24 month course of study in a diagnostic radiography program approved by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (Board) or its equivalent as determined by the Board. The Board has determined that a graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program is an equivalent program. For a list of JRCERT accredited programs, go to www.jrcert.org. If you did not complete a Board or JRCERT approved program, you must submit information contained in the examination/license appendix.

Examination Application and Information:

You must submit a complete application that meets the above Educational Requirement.

The licensing examination is only offered via computer. The examination can be taken at one of over 200 test centers across the country. The minimum score needed to pass is 75%. This examination is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additional information about the examination can be found at www.arrt.org and click "Examinations".

License Application and Requirements:

To be a licensed diagnostic radiologic technologist, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Submit to the Department a complete application
2. Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the application;
3. Be of good moral character as determined by the Board;
4. Complete at least a high school level education in the United States or its equivalent;
5. Complete the above educational requirement; and
6. Pass the New Jersey licensing examination or an equivalent* examination as determined by the Board or hold a current ARRT certification.

* In order to determine equivalency, if you passed another state's examination, you must submit proof of a current state diagnostic radiography license and information from that state agency regarding its licensing examination.