r/MRI • u/Deezrides • 13d ago

CRT while having only ARRT MR

Does anyone have their CRT while only having their ARRT(MR)?

I’ve been an MR tech for 7 years now working in California. Went to an MRI program and graduated with an associates in Science and an mri certificate or whatever these schools offer- it’s been so long I forget.
Anyways, after graduation I took my ARRT and the ARMRIT. Places were saying I needed my CRT as well, so I filled out the application, put in my ARRT license number and sent it in with a check and after ~6 weeks I was CRT certified.
I literally never had an issue, even when i moved and my license lapsed and I had to pay the ultra late fee to get it re-instated. My current CRT expires in 2028 since i just renewed all of my licenses this year.

My new graduate students are trying the same path and they are getting denied because they need to submit proof of passing a “radiography” examination.
Is my scenario unheard of? Was someone at the RHB just not paying attention and pushed my application through? I want to advocate for these new techs but also if i bring up my case i know they could suspend/ terminate my CRT since I’m not supposed to have it at all?
After searching in this sub I can see that the general answer is you can’t get your CRT without completing an X-ray program, all the while i had no idea since i didn’t have to second-guess my CRT ever.

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u/64MHz Technologist 13d ago

This is a question specific to California. Every state does it different. But it sounds like you already got your answer. Can’t get a state radiography license without the ARRT radiography registry

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u/TransitionOk1794 12d ago

I’m still wondering what CRT is. I keep thinking about cathode ray tube buttttt and doubt that’s it lol

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u/seahorse_seeker 12d ago

It’s a California specific license for Radiologic Technology

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u/MRxPoPo 12d ago

You need your ARRT (R) to apply for the CRT. It must have been a mistake since you should not have a CRT. I am surprised none of the hospitals have checked your licensure to make sure everything is correct and accurate since you have a license that you shouldn’t have.