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Host	What are typical x ray technician salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase your salary? Reply - Report abuse
xray1995 in Reston, VA 68 months ago	Been an xray tech for 11 years and having a very hard time finding a job. I was earning 30 per hour if anyone out there knows of any openeings in Central JERSEY E-MAIL XRAY1995@AOL.COM - Was this comment helpful? Yes (23) / No (15) Reply - Report abuse
Tristan in Stamford, CT 68 months ago	Are you checking both "xray" and "x-ray" in your job search? I searched both and found more results using the hyphen. Just a thought. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (11) / No (13) Reply - Report abuse
c-dawg in Phoenix, Arizona 57 months ago	going to school for computers or x-ray tech which one is better? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (39) / No (12) Reply - Report abuse
JANE in Las Vegas, Nevada 57 months ago	That depends on your likes. As far as job security and plenty of jobs available, then the medical field is #1 people will always need medical attention, so go check out being a radiologic technologist, mri technologist, or ultra sound technologist are all very hot feilds right now. You wont be sorry, Im very happy with my career as an mri technologist. best of luck! j - Was this comment helpful? Yes (30) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
CWIlson in Phoenix, Arizona 57 months ago	Your awesome thanks... Chris - Was this comment helpful? Yes (7) / No (10) Reply - Report abuse
mike in Miami, Florida 57 months ago	Looking for new job in xray need more $$$$$ if anyone hears of an opening in Miami Fl email me @ mmanesis@hotmail.com Thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes (13) / No (4) Reply - Report abuse
Amy in Woodbridge, Virginia 56 months ago	What type of classes do you have to take to be a x-ray tech? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (104) / No (11) Reply - Report abuse
Monika in Houston, Texas 56 months ago	heyy i justt need some help with X-ray technician stufff likee how muchh doo you make an hour and what kind of classes doo you take in collage?? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (86) / No (6) Reply - Report abuse
Hannah in Fort Worth, Texas 56 months ago	Im basically asking what everybody else is asking...Im thinking about starting school to become a radiology tech, and was wondering what classes you have to take, and about how long does it take you to become a radiology tech. If you have any answers for me please comment. Thanks again. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (132) / No (14) Reply - Report abuse
Kevin in Los Angeles, California 56 months ago	I am doing a project for school on careers, mines x-ray tech. what are the job requirements? Thanks! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (14) / No (5) Reply - Report abuse
ANTONIO in Los Angeles, California 55 months ago	Kevin in Los Angeles, California said: I am doing a project for school on careers, mines x-ray tech. what are the job requirements? Thanks! JOB REQUIREMENTS, ARRT CERTIFICATE FOR STARTERS. PRODUCTION OF XRAY FILMS, TAHT IS FROM POSITIONING THE BODY PART, EXPOSING THE FILM (ACTUAL GENERATION OF RADIATION) TO DEVLOPING THE FILM INSIDE THE DARKROOM.UNLESS THE SYSTEM IS DIGITAL AND THERE IS NO DARKROOM.. EXPERTISE IN PATIENT CARE, KNOWLEDGE OF HOSPITAL COMPUTER SYSTEM, PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, AND MORE - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Michael in Harlingen, Texas 55 months ago	I have been doing this for 27 yrs. I am a general radiology technologist, cross trained in CT. I make almost $33 per hour at a local hospital. Most Accredited schools are 2 years for a Assc. in Applied Science. Look for a school that has a accredited x-ray program good luck Monika in Houston, Texas said: heyy i justt need some help with X-ray technician stufff likee how muchh doo you make an hour and what kind of classes doo you take in collage?? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (9) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
MONICA in West Palm Beach, Florida 55 months ago	I NEED TO GET ON MY FEET AND DO SOMETHING WITH MY LIFE. IM THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A X-RAY TECH. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED TECH SCHOOL DO U BECOME AN ASSISTANT? HOW MUCH DO U MAKE? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (53) / No (8) Reply - Report abuse
Griselda in West Hills, California 55 months ago	Hi Antonio, Are there any other requirements that need to be taken prior to starting the Licensing? I've always been interested in the medical field, but just never got myself to do it when I graduated from High School...I'd like to have a career, not just a job. What school do you recommend? Are the courses difficult? Sorry for all the questions, but I need some guidance. Thanks! ANTONIO in Los Angeles, California said: IT TOOK ME 3.5 YEARS TO GET IT DONE. NO BACHELORS DEGREE. JUST FULL LICENSE CERTIFICATE. YOU'RE TAKING ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, DARKROOM SCIENCE, RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS, STATISTICS, POSITIONING, PATIENT CARE, AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS...... IT WAS FUN. NOW THERE'S A LOT OF JOBS FOR ME IN CALI. I CAN'T EVEN FIND SOMEBODY TO RELIEVE ME SO I CAN GO ON VACATION. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (8) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 55 months ago	What i recommend is that, you go to school, pass your boards and study mri or ct b/c xray is to competative not allot of jobs!!!!! ( to many techs) mri or ct, thats where the money is at!!!! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (4) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Diana in Largo, Florida 55 months ago	Hannah in Fort Worth, Texas said: Im basically asking what everybody else is asking...Im thinking about starting school to become a radiology tech, and was wondering what classes you have to take, and about how long does it take you to become a radiology tech. If you have any answers for me please comment. Thanks again. I am enrolled at a school in Tampa called Ultimate Medical Academy. It will prepare me for my state exam for Basic X-ray Tech RT. From what I understand its way better money to take the two yr program at like a junior college(rad tech), it will train you in flouroscopy and you will make way more money because you will be ARRT certified upon passing the state exam. My program is just basic X-ray tech stuff. I'm limited to a 150bed hospital or less and the pay is between $15.00 to $18.00 dollars to start.(according to research I've done on statistics across the state of Florida. Now, a Rad Techs pay is $23.00 to $32.00 per hour starting. My particular school(supposedly)has further training in Lakeland(for flouroscopy)I'm told which would increase wages. I havent gotten the full details of that situation yet, a student told me about that. Pro's and cons...a basic X-ray tech program like mine is 4months of class and labs, and 240hrs of externship...so basically about 7months...and a certificate. A Rad tech is 2yrs(hence a 2yr degree ...an AS)and ARRT certified. Hope I helped alittle bit. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (20) / No (7) Reply - Report abuse
Jamie Calvert in Satellite Provider 55 months ago	Im told that all you need is an associates degree to become a xray tech. Do you have to take more than 4 years of college to specialize in ct or mri? Also can you take most of your classes online? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (17) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 55 months ago	Can anyone give me some pointers in CT?? Which is a good book to get? Thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes (8) / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
Diana in San Angelo, Texas 54 months ago	Hannah in Fort Worth, Texas said: Im basically asking what everybody else is asking...Im thinking about starting school to become a radiology tech, and was wondering what classes you have to take, and about how long does it take you to become a radiology tech. If you have any answers for me please comment. Thanks again. The pre-requisites you have to take include, Anatomy and Physiology Part 1 and 2 and College Math. It is a 2 year program earning you an Associates in Applied Science. I will soon start the Program this fall 08. The salary I still haven't asked but I figured it is better than my current salary as Secretary. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Jeremy in Cape Coral, Florida 54 months ago	Diana in Largo, Florida said: I am enrolled at a school in Tampa called Ultimate Medical Academy. It will prepare me for my state exam for Basic X-ray Tech RT. From what I understand its way better money to take the two yr program at like a junior college(rad tech), it will train you in flouroscopy and you will make way more money because you will be ARRT certified upon passing the state exam. My program is just basic X-ray tech stuff. I'm limited to a 150bed hospital or less and the pay is between $15.00 to $18.00 dollars to start.(according to research I've done on statistics across the state of Florida. Now, a Rad Techs pay is $23.00 to $32.00 per hour starting. My particular school(supposedly)has further training in Lakeland(for flouroscopy)I'm told which would increase wages. I havent gotten the full details of that situation yet, a student told me about that. Pro's and cons...a basic X-ray tech program like mine is 4months of class and labs, and 240hrs of externship...so basically about 7months...and a certificate. A Rad tech is 2yrs(hence a 2yr degree ...an AS)and ARRT certified. Hope I helped alittle bit. Hi Diana, my name is Jeremy. I am looking into starting X-Ray Tech school and was wondering if you would recommend Ultimate Medical Acedemy's program? My plan is to go through that short program to get started in the field, and then go on to a 2 year college for my associates. Thank you for your time. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
carissa in Kirkland, Washington 53 months ago	Hannah in Fort Worth, Texas said: Im basically asking what everybody else is asking...Im thinking about starting school to become a radiology tech, and was wondering what classes you have to take, and about how long does it take you to become a radiology tech. If you have any answers for me please comment. Thanks again. Well i live in Seattle Wa and here you have to do almost 2 years of pre reqs and then get on a waiting list for any of the programs. Im currently in a program that took 2 years to get into AFTER i sunmitted my finished pre reqs. Its a increasinly popular carrer in this area. So if you can get into a program in your state right away, do it! people are making over 100k a year here if you do extra training like MRI CT Nuc med ext oh and the program is 21 months - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
NIKI in San Diego, California 53 months ago	I am thinking of starting school for X-ray tech, but I am really interested in doing CT or ultrasound. Once finished with x ray tech school, how does one become an ultra sound tech or CT tech? Thanks alot. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (9) / No Reply - Report abuse
ADRIANA in Miami, Florida 53 months ago	JANET R.T. in Las Vegas, Nevada said: HI , IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AT LEAST 60K A YEAR, STUDY FOR THE MRI REGISTRY, PASS, REWRITE RESUME , AND START JOB SEARCH AT MONSTOR . IM CURRENTLY IN THE SAME BOAT, SO IM STUDYING FOR THE REGISTRY AND HOPING TO START A NEW CAREER IN MRI. ALOT OF JOBS OUT THERE. I SUGGEST STUDYING WITH A BOOK CALLED MRI REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS BY NICHOLAS JOHN AT AMAZON BOOKS. MY CLASS BOUGHT 30 TO HELP US STUDY. WE LOVE IT, COMPARED TO OTHER BOOKS WE BOUGHT. WE ITS YOUR CHOICE. GOOD LUCK! JANET Janet, Is this the only way to get certified in MRI? pls help me, - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
ADRIANA in Miami, Florida 53 months ago	Mike in Miami, Florida said: What i recommend is that, you go to school, pass your boards and study mri or ct b/c xray is to competative not allot of jobs!!!!! ( to many techs) mri or ct, thats where the money is at!!!! Mike in Miami, how can I get the MRI or CT certificates?, - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
kc in Palm Harbor, Florida 53 months ago	Diana in Largo, Florida said: I am enrolled at a school in Tampa called Ultimate Medical Academy. It will prepare me for my state exam for Basic X-ray Tech RT. From what I understand its way better money to take the two yr program at like a junior college(rad tech), it will train you in flouroscopy and you will make way more money because you will be ARRT certified upon passing the state exam. My program is just basic X-ray tech stuff. I'm limited to a 150bed hospital or less and the pay is between $15.00 to $18.00 dollars to start.(according to research I've done on statistics across the state of Florida. Now, a Rad Techs pay is $23.00 to $32.00 per hour starting. My particular school(supposedly)has further training in Lakeland(for flouroscopy)I'm told which would increase wages. I havent gotten the full details of that situation yet, a student told me about that. Pro's and cons...a basic X-ray tech program like mine is 4months of class and labs, and 240hrs of externship...so basically about 7months...and a certificate. A Rad tech is 2yrs(hence a 2yr degree ...an AS)and ARRT certified. Hope I helped alittle bit. You do not even need school to be a basic xray tech. You buy the book to study through the state and take the state test. You will save a lot of money that way. It is hard to find a job doing just xrays though. You will probably need to be cross trained in some other position. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (5) / No (3) Reply - Report abuse
Melissa in Largo 53 months ago	To Diana in Largo,I amvery interested in hearing more about the UMA. I was just there and I need more info. Can you help? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
MJ in Colorado Springs, Colorado 52 months ago	Did anyone know about Pueblo Community College's Radiologic Technology program? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MIKE FT LAUDERDALE 52 months ago	KC YOU WERE SAYING THAT YOU DONT NEED SCHOOL TO B A BASIC X RAY TECH.IF I JUST GO AND PASS THE STATE EXAM CAN I GO STRAIGHT TO SCHOOL FOR MRI AND CT OR DO I NEED COLLEGE CREDITS FIRST. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON THE STATE EXAM? THANK YOU - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (2) Reply - Report abuse
kc in Palm Harbor, Florida 52 months ago	Mike I am looking into the MRI right now. From what I looked up online you do need college credits for MRI. What I found out from talking to someone who runs a MRI business you do not.(I guess its who you know, not what you know!) I am not sure though??? To get your Basic Xray you just need to pass the state test. I will find the phone number for you to call and order the book to study. I will get back to you. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
MIKE FT LAUDERDALE 52 months ago	thank you very much i really appreciate it - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
MIKE FT LAUDERDALE 52 months ago	thank you very much i really appreciate it - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 52 months ago	ADRIANA in Miami, Florida said: Mike in Miami, how can I get the MRI or CT certificates?, Adriana, CT you could only learn it hands on. Mri, there are a couple or courses in miami, South Florida Diagnostic Imaging has there own course but it's 3K. YOU MUST BE ARRT CERTIFIED. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
ADRIANA in Miami, Florida 52 months ago	Thanks a lot for the info - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
MIKE FT LAUDERDALE 51 months ago	i am looking for A TOP SCHOOL IN BROWARD COUNTY OR PALM BEACH. DOES ANYONE NOW ANY GOOD SCHOOLS - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
JESUS in Houston, Texas 51 months ago	Doe anybody knows about PMI School is it good?www.pmi.edu. Is it real? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Elizabeth in Lutz, Florida 51 months ago	I am enrolled in UMA in Clearwater, for basic x-ray. I will be finished in 2 months. It was a 7 month course. I hear the most money afterwards is in cross training, like working in a clinic, and they will train you to do everything there, and then you just take a test and get certified and the pay keeps going up with every new certification. I laso hear there is a lot of overtime at clinics. this is all just what I hear from the instructors. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
iwona in Worcester, Massachusetts 51 months ago	message board R.T - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 51 months ago	THERE IS NO WORK IN MIAMI FL!!!!! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR 1 MONTH, AND NOTHING!!! CAN ANYONE HELP?! - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
tran tan tai in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 51 months ago	An xray technician 16years experience, now working for the international Hospital in Hochiminh city, can speaking and writting English, I'm proud of this career, I'd like to know how to find a job in abroad . Show me please ! Thanks - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
Terry in Chandler, Arizona 51 months ago	JANEMR in Las Vegas, Nevada said: DUDE! GO WEST, WE HAVE ALOT MRI POSITIONS ON THE WEST COAST AND AZ AREA PAYING $34 HR AND UP.You can also make more being a traveler, $50 hr and up..open up your options...it's a BIG WORLD out there.. good luck! JANEMR Has any one taken the mri review tour course. how does it rate in preparing you for the registry. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (3) / No Reply - Report abuse
repunzel in Las Vegas, Nevada 51 months ago	JESUS in Houston, Texas said: Doe anybody knows about PMI School is it good?www.pmi.edu. Is it real? i go to pmi now as a pharmacey tech , , they teach too fast . every other day there is a test. the counlers dont care if you are unhappy , i am trying to switch schools for xray tech . - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 51 months ago	Stick with it! You get the same crap in xray school. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No (1) Reply - Report abuse
x-ray tech in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 50 months ago	Mike in Miami, Florida said: THERE IS NO WORK IN MIAMI FL!!!!! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR 1 MONTH, AND NOTHING!!! CAN ANYONE HELP?![/QUO Same here (more than 1 month now) - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Mike in Miami, Florida 50 months ago	x-ray tech in Fort Lauderdale, Florida said: Check Hotjobs.com. I see lots of jobs up in Fort Lauderdale. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
sh42 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida 50 months ago	JANEMR in Las Vegas, Nevada said: DUDE! GO WEST, WE HAVE ALOT MRI POSITIONS ON THE WEST COAST AND AZ AREA PAYING $34 HR AND UP.You can also make more being a traveler, $50 hr and up..open up your options...it's a BIG WORLD out there.. good luck! JANEMR Hi, I have just begun looking into taking courses for x-ray tech. I see that you said to go the MRI route. where would I begin for taking classes? I live in florida and wanted to check into this more and begin taking courses. Are you currently working in the field? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
Michelle in Houston, Texas 50 months ago	Michael in Harlingen, Texas said: I have been doing this for 27 yrs. I am a general radiology technologist, cross trained in CT. I make almost $33 per hour at a local hospital. Most Accredited schools are 2 years for a Assc. in Applied Science. Look for a school that has a accredited x-ray program good luck Does anyone know of any x-ray tech schools/programs that are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology near Houston, TX? - Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse
Jim in Tampa, Florida 50 months ago	kc in Palm Harbor, Florida said: You do not even need school to be a basic xray tech. You buy the book to study through the state and take the state test. You will save a lot of money that way. It is hard to find a job doing just xrays though. You will probably need to be cross trained in some other position. If you do as you say and pass the state exam,what other position would be best to be cross trained in to get your foot in the door somewhere? Is this very likely? Do you have a better route you would suggest? - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse
kc in Clearwater, Florida 50 months ago	Some schools offer a medical assistat program that will cross train you for your basic xray. That would be better than going for xray and cross traing for something else. There are not a lot of job openings for xray in this area from what i can tell. Good luck. - Was this comment helpful? Yes (2) / No Reply - Report abuse
Jim in Tampa, Florida 50 months ago	kc in Clearwater, Florida said: Some schools offer a medical assistat program that will cross train you for your basic xray. That would be better than going for xray and cross traing for something else. There are not a lot of job openings for xray in this area from what i can tell. Good luck. Thanks Kc for your input. The M.A. thing you said does make sense. - Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse

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