How does a radiologist differ from a radiology technician?
Asked by Nicole
This is the career path that I am mostly leaning against. But i just wanted to know what is the difference of the two? Is an associate degree in Radiologic Technology used for both radiologist and/or radiology technicians (x-ray techs)?

Best Answer:
A radiologist is an MD who has chosen radiology as a specialty. They read the xrays. They go to college, then medical school, then internship, and residency (this can take up to 12 years or more) and eventually make lots of money. A radiology technician is the person who actually takes the xray pictures. They go to school for a couple of years and make far less money than a radiologist.

A radiologist is an MD who has to go to school and get their general MD degree first, and then they have to specialize in a particular field after, or become a general practitioner. The radiology technician are the ones that performs the x-rays or other minor tests, but cannot interpert anything from them.
Answered by mtwaites