What is the difference between a radiographer and a radiologist?
The radiographer is a highly skilled member of the health care team that utilizes ionizing radiation to produce diagnostic images of the human body (x-rays). A majority of radiographers are trained at the community college level and obtain Associate in Applied Science degrees. On the other hand, radiologists are physicians with a residency in radiologic technology. Radiologists direct the entire imaging department and are responsible for interpretation of the diagnostic images produced within the department. Radiographers do not interpret diagnostic images.
