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    Careers in Allied Health

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology.

    As highly skilled employees in a dynamic and growing field, radiologic technologists (RTs) often work in multiple specialty areas - radiologic technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular-interventional technology, bone densitometry and mammography. For an excellent description of each of these specialties, visit American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

    With a degree in medical diagnostic imaging from Fort Hays State University, you will develop competence and skills in multiple imaging modalities, which enables you to pursue a wide variety of jobs and compete for higher salaries upon graduation.

    Many of our graduates are employed as staff in diagnostic imaging departments in hospitals, but others seek employment in clinics, physician's offices, mobile diagnostic imaging units and industrial health care facilities. Aside from health care positions, you may consider administration, education or becoming a representative or technical adviser for manufacturers of diagnostic imaging equipment and supplies.

    Still not sure about pursuing a degree in medical diagnostic imaging?  Visit Fort Hays State University’s Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center for more information about other career options.  Feel free to contact us to talk with a faculty advisor about the many opportunities that await you as an RT.

    FHSU Allied Health graduates - out in the world


     Shane Edwards (1997)
    Senior Vice President
    Lyons Federal Bank
    Lyons, KS
    As Vice President of a small locally owned bank located in rural Kansas I deal with a diverse group of farm customers on a one-on-one basis, and the degree I obtained in Agri-Business from FHSU is what has afforded me the ability to grow and expand my lending relationships and build a competitive advantage in my market. Unlike many Agricultural degree programs offered in the secondary education field, the hands on education provided to me through the agriculture department at FHSU has enabled me to excel in my career as an Ag loan officer. When my customers or potential customers come into the bank to discuss their operation, the skills and information I obtained from FHSU are what give me a better understanding of their operations needs, which are the kinds of skills you don’t get with text book finance courses.


    Mandy (Rozean) Meyers (1997, 1999)
    Radiologic Technologist/Clinical Instructor
    Hays Medical Center
    Hays, KS
    I am a Registered and Licensed Radiologic Technologist (11 years) at HMC and a Clinical Instructor (4 years) for the Radiology program at FHSU. I also am trained in the Vascular Lab where I assist the Radiologist in interventional studies and am involved with the KSRT and in planning continuing education seminars. I use my academic experiences every day. Whether it be working with patients or teaching the students, each requires my past education as well as new information that may be coming available. I did my clinical internship at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Neb., and took part in various clubs and fundraisers in the Allied Health Department. They helped me in my current career by giving me hands on experience as a student in the field. Not only did it involve bookwork but involved patient care which I still use every day. I pass this information on to the students that I have at clinical. My experience as a student in the radiologic technology program prepared me for my role as a clinical instructor. This role has given me the chance not only to teach the students, but to learn something new from them.