A Three-Year Tracer Study on the Employability and Satisfaction of Radiologic Technology Graduates

Tracer studies are important tools used to evaluate how well educational institutions prepare their students for employment by examining graduates’ job status, job relevance, and overall satisfaction with their education. In Radiologic Technology, these studies are particularly important as they determine whether graduates possess the necessary technical and clinical skills required in real healthcare settings while providing information that guides curriculum and training improvements. In the Philippines, tracer studies are commonly conducted to assess graduate outcomes, including employment, job roles, and further training, with institutional satisfaction serving as a key indicator of how well graduates feel prepared for their careers. However, there is still limited research examining both employability and satisfaction among Radiologic Technology graduates over multiple years within a local context. This study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design to evaluate the employability and satisfaction of Radiologic Technology graduates from the University of Perpetual Help System – Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University from 2023 to 2025. A total of 45 graduates participated in the study, selected through simple random sampling with proportional allocation across the three graduation batches. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution, weighted mean, two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) without replication, and independent samples t-test. The findings revealed that most graduates were employed in positions related to their field and were generally satisfied with their academic and clinical preparation, indicating that the program effectively prepared students for professional practice. Based on these results, it was recommended that the institution continue enhancing its curriculum through strengthened clinical training, updated technologies, and improved career development support to improve graduate employability and satisfaction further.