Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists


State professional organization which began in 1939. The object of the Society is "to promote the art and science of radiography; to assist in establishing approved standards of education; recognize qualifications for those engaged in technical work and to provide continuing education meetings".

A. Membership

  1. Active
  2. Must be ARRT registered and belong to the ASRT.
  3. Associate
  4. Must be ARRT registered.
  5. Student
  6. Must be enrolled in an accredited radiography educational program.
  7. Supporting
  8. Non-ARRT/ Limited technologists/ Sales
  9. Inactive
  10. No longer employed in radiology.

B. Provides

  1. Continuing education through annual spring symposium, multi-modality, state meeting, and other events throughout the year.
  2. Publications
    1. Hawkeye Static
  3. Is represented in the A.S.R.T. House of Delegates with 2 delegates. Supports and may be represented by Chapter Delegates of Region V of the A.S.R.T.
American Society Of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)


ASRT Mission

The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to foster the professional growth of radiologic technologists by expanding knowledge through education, research and analysis; promoting exceptional leadership and service; and developing the radiologic technology community through shared ethics and values.

To view membership categories and information about joining the ASRT, please visit the ASRT web site at this link:

https://www.asrt.org/content/Membership/Join/join.aspx

Who We Are Professional Profile

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is the world's largest radiologic science organization. Founded in Chicago in 1920, the business office is now located in Albuquerque , N.M.

Our principal customers are our members - more than 130,000 radiologic technologists throughout the United States and overseas. Our customers include the profession as a whole, other health care providers, patients and the public.

The ASRT provides its members with educational opportunities, promotes radiologic technology as a career and monitors state and federal legislation that affects the profession. The ASRT publishes two peer-reviewed research journals and a monthly newsmagazine.
For more information
please visit the ASRT web site at www.asrt.org
Iowa Department Of Public Health


Required to perform diagnostic radiographic examinations (excluding dental), Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy treatments in Iowa. Minimum educational standards must be met as set by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The purpose of this license is to assure the quality of the technologists performing these examinations.

A. Categories

  1. General - must be certified by the ARRT
  2. Radiation Therapy
  3. Nuclear Medicine
  4. Limited
a. Spine
b. Chest
c. Extremities

B. Requirements

  1. 24 hours of continuing education/2 years.
  2. 24 hours of continuing education/2 years.
  3. 24 hours of continuing education/2 years.
  4. 12 hours of continuing education/2 years
For more information:

Iowa Department of Public Health
Radiologic Health Section
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/

 

American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

This is the certifying agency in Radiologic Technology. They examine candidates who have met specific standards through formal education at an accredited institution. They continue to monitor the quality of registered technologists by requiring they accumulate 12 hours of continuing education/ year.

A. Provides certification in three areas:
  1. Radiography
  2. Nuclear Medicine
  3. Radiation Therapy

B. Provides advanced level certification:
  1. Mammography
  2. Cardiovascular Interventional
  3. Computed Tomography
  4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  5. Sonography
  6. Quality Assurance
For more information

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland DriveMendota Heights, MN 55120
(651) 687-0048
https://www.arrt.org/index.html