Diagnostic Imaging

Overview: Diagnostic imaging tests allow physicians to see inside a patient’s body utilizing non-invasive procedures. These range from routine skeletal x-rays to CT scans, MRI’s and other computerized processes that can construct a 3-D image of almost any body structure.  Diagnostic Imaging personnel operate the highly sophisticated equipment that makes these remarkable images possible.

Position:  Enlisted

AFSC: 4R0X1

Specific Tasks:

• Operate fixed and portable radiographic equipment to produce routine diagnostic x-rays
• Use specialized equipment to perform nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
• Assist physicians with fluoroscopic, interventional and special examinations
• Assist radiation oncologist in radiation treatment of disease

Requirements: 

• Minimum age of 18 years prior to entry into Technical Training
• ASVAB score of 44 on General
• Demonstrated weight lift of 40 pounds

Training:

• Candidates without prior military experience are required to attend 8 ½ weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at JB San Antonio-Lackland, TX followed by Technical Training
• Technical Training - 259 days at JB San Antonio-Ft Sam Houston, TX
• College credit earned: Nuclear Medicine Technology – 82 credits

Related Civilian Careers:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists
• Radiologic Technologists