We Heard You: Limited Technologist Changing to Limited Technician 

Last fall we reached out to R.T.s and others in the broader community in a public Call for Comments survey about proposed updates to our 2026 Governing Documents. These changes included requirements for our new credentials: Imaging Assistant, Magnetic Resonance, I.A.(MR) and Limited Technician (L.T). 

Respondents told us they preferred the term “Limited Technician” to our proposed Limited Technologist credential for these reasons: 

• Technician better captures the work of the role 
• Technician better aligns with similar positions in the field 
• Technician better reflects the qualifications for the role 

“We really listen to respondents and take these comments seriously,” says Liana Watson, ARRT CEO. 

ARRT’s Board of Trustees agrees. As a result of this feedback, we’re changing the name of the credential to Limited Technician (L.T.). Stay tuned for more details. 

You can find the 2026 Governing Documents on our website.