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The Saint Francis School of Radiography
355 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60202
Admissions Office: 847/316-6393


Accredited By:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850- Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182 - (312) 704-5300


The Saint Francis Program

The Saint Francis School of Radiography has been teaching students for over 60 years and offers a two year program providing both classroom instruction and clinical education in the art and science of radiologic technology.

Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year program, graduates are qualified to take the national examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the examination certifies the technologist. A "Registered Technologist" in radiography may use the credentials R.T.(R).


Radiography Experiences

During the program, students have the opportunity to experience all phases of radiography and its related fields. Each student rotates through:

  • Computerized Tomography (CT)
  • Fluoroscopy
  • General Radiography
  • Interventional Radiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Reception
  • File Room
  • Surgery
  • Ultrasound (USD)

Each student has the opportunities of additional optional locations. Additional areas of specialized imaging include:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Cardiac Cath Lab
  • PET Scan
  • Radiation Therapy

The Radiologic Technologist (radiographer) is a professional member of the health care team dedicated to preserving health through diagnostic testing. This exciting professional works closely with and under the direction of radiologists. Technologists are experienced in utilizing various forms of radiation-producing equipment to detect disease. This key position assists with radiologic procedures while attending to patients’ diverse physical and emotional needs.

Some of the technologist’s duties include:

  • Operating equipment used to produce x-rays
  • Positioning patients for diagnostic examinations
  • Calculating proper exposure factors
  • Processing radiographs
  • Administering quality patient care
  • Assisting radiologists with examinations

Qualified radiologic technologists are needed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, industry and public health.

 
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