| Aspect | Outpatient X Ray Tech | Inpatient X Ray Tech |
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| Work Environment | Ambulatory clinics, outpatient imaging centers | Hospitals, inpatient care units |
| Certifications | ARRT certification, state licensure | ARRT certification, state licensure |
| Job Duties | Perform imaging for outpatient diagnoses | Perform imaging for hospitalized patients |
| Employer & Industry | Outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers | Hospitals, healthcare facilities |
Outpatient X Ray Techs typically work in clinics and outpatient centers, focusing on diagnostic imaging for patients not admitted to hospitals. Inpatient X Ray Techs work within hospitals, providing imaging services to hospitalized patients. Both roles require similar certifications and involve imaging procedures, but their work environments and patient interactions differ.