Happy Rad Tech Week! Every November, healthcare teams and communities take time to recognise the professionals who make medical imaging possible. Radiologic technologists combine technical expertise with patient care, helping clinicians obtain the images they need to diagnose injuries and illnesses.
In 2026, National Radiologic Technology Week runs from November 8 to November 14. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has announced the theme “Radiating Love”, highlighting the compassion, dedication and commitment imaging and radiation therapy professionals bring to patient care.
What is Rad Tech Week?
National Radiologic Technology Week is an annual observance that celebrates radiologic technologists and the wider medical imaging and radiation therapy community. The week is held around November 8, the anniversary of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895. ASRT established the observance in 1979 to raise awareness of the profession and its contribution to safe, effective healthcare.
Why radiologic technologists deserve recognition
Radiologic technologists do much more than operate imaging equipment. They explain procedures, help patients feel comfortable, position people accurately, select appropriate imaging protocols, check image quality and follow radiation-safety practices. Depending on their training and specialty, they may work with X-ray, CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine or other imaging technologies.
Their work requires a balance of science, precision, communication and empathy. A patient may be anxious, injured or in pain; a skilled technologist helps them understand what will happen while producing useful diagnostic images for the clinical team.
Simple ways to celebrate Happy Rad Tech Week
- Say thank you: Share a personal message with the technologists in your hospital or imaging centre.
- Recognise the whole team: Include students, educators, assistants, radiation therapists and support staff.
- Share accurate information: Explain how medical imaging supports diagnosis, treatment planning and patient care.
- Support learning: Encourage continuing education, mentoring and professional development.
- Celebrate safely: Organise a team breakfast, appreciation board, quiz or patient-education activity while respecting clinical workflows and privacy.
Learn more about the profession
For a patient-friendly explanation of the role, read RadiologyInfo’s guide to radiologic technologists. For official National Radiologic Technology Week dates, resources and celebration ideas, visit the ASRT NRTW page.
Happy Rad Tech Week 2026!
To every radiologic technologist: thank you for the calm reassurance, careful positioning, technical skill and attention to safety you bring to every patient interaction. Your work helps clinicians see what cannot be seen from the outside—and helps patients move closer to answers and care.
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