How to Get Your Radiologic Technologist License in Georgia (2026)

## How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Georgia Radiologic technologists in Georgia perform X-rays, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, mammography, and nuclear medicine imaging in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices throughout Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and across the state. Georgia's large and growing healthcare market — anchored by the Atlanta metropolitan area — creates strong ongoing demand for credentialed imaging professionals. Georgia does not maintain a dedicated state radiologic technologist licensing board in the same structure as states like California or Alabama. Practitioners are strongly encouraged to verify the current licensing requirement with the **Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)** or its Office of Regulatory Services before beginning practice, as Georgia's regulatory framework for radiologic technologists has evolved and employers may maintain credentialing requirements above and beyond any state mandate. ### Step 1: Complete a JRCERT-Accredited Radiologic Technology Program Your educational credential must come from a program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Most candidates complete a two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology. A Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) is also available and preferred for CT, MRI, and management advancement. Georgia has JRCERT-accredited programs at Darton State College (now part of Albany State University), Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and hospital-affiliated programs throughout the state. All programs include supervised clinical rotations with mandatory competency evaluations in positioning, technique, image quality, and patient care. ### Step 2: Earn Your ARRT Certification The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) issues the primary credential required by every major Georgia employer: **R.T.(R) — Radiographer**, covering general X-ray and fluoroscopy. ARRT exam details: - Fee: approximately $225 - Format: computer-based, approximately 3 hours - Eligibility requires JRCERT graduation and ethics clearance After R.T.(R), specialty credentials include R.T.(CT) for CT, R.T.(MR) for MRI, R.T.(M) for mammography, and R.T.(NM) for nuclear medicine. Atlanta's large, multi-campus health systems create strong demand across all modalities. ARRT requires **24 CE credits every two years** to maintain registration. ### Step 3: Georgia State Licensing Georgia's radiologic technologist oversight framework should be verified directly with the **Georgia Department of Community Health** prior to beginning practice. Georgia's radiation control program and any applicable state registration or licensure requirements for radiologic technologists may involve the Georgia Radiation Safety Program. Regardless of any specific state licensing mechanics, every major Georgia employer — Emory Healthcare, Wellstar, Northside, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and others — requires current ARRT registration as a condition of employment and credentials all imaging staff through their medical staff or allied health credentialing process following Joint Commission and CMS standards. If you are a travel or locum technologist, confirm state licensing requirements with the Georgia Department of Community Health and with the facility's credentialing department before starting an assignment. ### Continuing Education Requirements ARRT's standard **24 CE credits per two-year cycle** applies universally. Any additional state-specific CE requirements should be confirmed with the Georgia Department of Community Health at the time of any state registration or licensure application. CE credits can be earned through ASRT online courses, regional and national imaging conferences, vendor-sponsored ARRT-approved programs, and JRCERT workshops. The Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists (GSRT) offers state-specific continuing education opportunities. ### Radiologic Technologist Specializations in Georgia Georgia's Atlanta-anchored market and growing statewide healthcare infrastructure create diverse specialty opportunities: - **CT Technologist (R.T.(CT)):** High-volume emergency departments, trauma centers, and oncology programs at Emory, Wellstar, Northside, and Piedmont drive consistent CT demand across Atlanta. - **MRI Technologist (R.T.(MR)):** Strong Atlanta market; orthopedic, neurology, and sports medicine outpatient MRI centers are significant employers throughout the metro area. - **Mammography (R.T.(M)):** Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, Winship Cancer Institute at Emory, and regional women's health centers are key employers. - **Interventional Radiology:** Emory University Hospital Midtown, Piedmont Atlanta, and major Wellstar campuses offer IR suite positions at the top of Georgia's RT pay scale. - **Nuclear Medicine / PET-CT:** Winship Cancer Institute and Northside Hospital Cancer Institute are prominent PET/CT employers in Georgia. ### Georgia Radiologic Technologist Salary Ranges Georgia wages are competitive in the Southeast, with Atlanta commanding premium wages over rural Georgia: - **General radiographer (R.T.(R)):** $55,000–$72,000 (Atlanta metro higher end) - **CT technologist:** $65,000–$85,000 - **MRI technologist:** $68,000–$88,000 - **Interventional radiology tech:** $72,000–$96,000+ - **Travel/contract RT:** $48–$68 per hour; Atlanta is an active travel RT market; rural Georgia facilities regularly rely on travel staff for coverage ### Top Employers for Radiologic Technologists in Georgia - **Emory Healthcare (Atlanta):** Emory University Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's, Emory Johns Creek, and multiple campuses; academic medical center with Winship Cancer Institute; one of the Southeast's most comprehensive imaging employers - **Wellstar Health System (Atlanta metro and statewide):** Georgia's largest health system after the Wellstar/Piedmont merger era; multiple campuses including Wellstar Kennestone (Level 2 trauma) - **Northside Hospital (Atlanta and Cherokee, Forsyth campuses):** Known for oncology and women's health; Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is a major PET/CT and interventional employer - **Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA):** One of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation; advanced pediatric MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine at Egleston and Scottish Rite campuses - **Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta):** Level 1 trauma center and public hospital; high-volume emergency and trauma imaging - **Augusta University Health (Augusta):** Academic medical center in Augusta; full imaging services including IR and nuclear medicine - **Navicent Health / Atrium Health (Macon):** Central Georgia's primary tertiary care facility - **VA Medical Centers (Atlanta, Augusta, Dublin):** Federal employers with stable imaging positions - **Outpatient imaging centers:** Radiology Associates of Atlanta, Imagine! Radiology, and regional radiology group-affiliated outpatient networks