Update: Thank you for acting! Recently, ARRT asked you to join us in supporting our profession by submitting a comment on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to recognize the important role radiologic technologists play in health care. The comment period closed on Aug. 12, and more than 42,000 comments were generated on ASRT’s Action Center.

OMB is now reviewing the comments and determining if R.T.s meet its professional criteria. We expect the proposed classification revisions to be published sometime in 2027-2028 and we’ll continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you to all who submitted a comment and for supporting this important initiative.

Original article published Aug. 9

Help ARRT Advocate for the Profession

Join ARRT in urging the federal government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to recognize the important role radiologic technologists play in health care. 

Every 10 years, the OMB, reclassifies jobs as technical or professional.  Currently, ARRT certified technologists – with the exception of radiation therapists -- are classified as technical personnel.

However, we believe all R.T.s should be classified as professional health care personnel. 

The role of radiologic technologists in modern health care continues to evolve as the demand for improved imaging technology accelerates. For this reason, ARRT strongly supports updating OMB’s designation to more accurately reflect the professional responsibilities of the occupation. 

Please join ARRT in urging the OMB to make this change. 

And, we need to act fast! 

Every voice matters, and you don’t have to be an R.T. to participate.

Go to ASRT’s Advocacy Action Center by Monday, Aug. 12 and add your support.*

*This campaign is no longer active.