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Carriesteck

Updated 13 hours ago

No X-Ray jobs - 64 Replies

[QUOTE who="John Doe in Spokane, Washington"]I have been a tech for 5 years and NEVER found a job here in Spokane but do not want to move out of...

reformist

Updated 15 hours ago

no jobs for rad techs - 801 Replies

Don't become an X-ray Technologist. The schools are out just to make money. Although job opportunities for technologists are scarce in this economy,...

Hamjaq992

Updated 1 day ago

What is a better path, BS in Radiologic Science or 2 year certificate to be a RT? - 38 Replies

The best choice will be to go for your BS in Radiology.

da bu

Updated 2 days ago

help!! - 409 Replies

Watch out though stab you in the back if it is the same TCC Tacoma community college I have 90 credits in the x-ray program and they let me go at the...

MeowStan

Radiologic Technologist - Terrible Idea Anyone Else Having Trouble

When I graduated high school my parents wanted me to go to college and I decided I would go for Radiology, what a HUGE mistake. I want to warn...

DRONES

Updated 5 days ago

Interview with Kaiser Rad-Tech Program 5/4! help needed - 10 Replies

kelly, You are still in x-ray school? Where did you get that information from? How many where in that class? How many of those are: 1....

DRONES

Updated 5 days ago

Bachelors Degree - Radiologic Sciences vs Health Sciences - 116 Replies

[QUOTE who="Shannon in Gibsonville, North Carolina"]I have a BS in healthcare administration and have been job hunting for the past 6 months i...

Beth in Plano

Updated 6 days ago

X-ray Tech - 19 Replies

Obozo care forces all hospitals to trim the fat. With the government reduction in Medicare reimbursements for all medical procedures ... Say...

Beth in Plano

Updated 6 days ago

how will obamacare effect the healthcare industry, mostly rad techs? - 1 Reply

With the government reducing Medicare reimbursements for all procedures, hospitals will no longer want full-time tech. Just a bunch of techs...

Mr. Carter

Updated 13 days ago

Radiology Technician vs. Technologist? - 15 Replies

I'm currently a senior student graduating in a couple weeks from Bachelors program in Radiologic Technology. I must agree with George and further add...

DRONES

Updated 27 days ago

it IS as bad as.. - 63 Replies

Had lunch with my former boss the other day. Normally she is really upbeat and positive about the profession. Not this time. I guess having to go...

DRONES

Updated 1 month ago

CEU's - 4 Replies

[QUOTE who="Paul RT in Florida"]ASRT offers directed readings to members via the society journal and tracks the corresponding CEU's. As a member of...

lukensue@frontier.com

Updated 1 month ago

Jobs you can do with rad. tech degree? - 216 Replies

[QUOTE who="emaltass in Zephyrhills, Florida"]I do not want to come across as negative, but if you plan on going into the rad tech field you may want...

anglinjay

What is up with the low $alarie$ for imaging techs?

I saw a job offer for example, Wanted a CT/PET or Nuclear Med Tech, preferably licensed in 2 modalities.. Salary: $15-$30/hr. Wouldn't a salary for a...

RobinGB

Updated 1 month ago

IN RETROSPECT-IF YOU COULD DO IT OVER AGAIN, WHICH FIELD WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE. . .? - 33 Replies

[QUOTE who="rad79 in Dixon, Illinois"]So here's my story. I graduated Sept 8 2011 with an associates in Radiology Technology. It was hard enough...

radtechstudent

dui 3 months from graduation

I made a terrible mistake and am being charged with dui. I am 2 months away from graduating and taking the arrt exam. However, because of my lapse in...

TunnelVision

Updated 1 month ago

A Story and a Warning - 6 Replies

The stories here are true. If you are entering this field, do not take the bait. There are no jobs. Surveys do not ask what kind of job these...

Katedaytona

Updated 1 month ago

No jobs for ARRT CERTIFIED - 156 Replies

I just moved to Florida, I am a former rad tech (ARRT and CT certified). What I notice about the job market in Florida are all the postings for a...

sunny

Updated 1 month ago

DO NOT GO INTO RADIOLOGY - 34 Replies

[QUOTE who="dougie in Newark, Ohio"]yea ya wasted your time!!![/QUOTE] You don't have to be soooo RUDE!

ford23

certificate to associates degree

Does anyone know of any online or schools near the Philadelphia to Lancaster area that will give you an associates degree after having your...

DownOnLuckCNMT

Updated 2 months ago

CNMT looking into Radiography Certification - 2 Replies

My one and only registration is with the NMTCB (CNMT), DRONES. I'm trying to figure out if getting a degree in Radiology would be remotely worth...

JayDfl

Does the ARRT (rad tech) license give you any college credits?

I'm interested in getting an A.S, something I didn't get during my rad tech course. I've heard that the ARRT license itself counts for several...

KeyLime in Bend, Oregon

How do I get started in this career?

Hello, I am researching careers and am wondering what the best direction would be for me to get started in this profession. I am getting all of my...

kelli in Columbus, Ohio

Updated 3 months ago

BECOMING A RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST WITH FELONIES - 22 Replies

Hi, everyone. I am VERY interested in becoming a Rad Tech and will be applying to the program next semester. Unfortunatley I have several felonies...

taurus20red in Stone Mountain, Georgia

Updated 3 months ago

Is there ANY good news about RT as a career? - 2 Replies

I have an office background, but I REALLY want a change. I figured the medical field is the place to be because I might feel like I'm doing something...

erhundley@comcast.net in Danville, Illinois

Updated 3 months ago

RECENT GRADUATE FROM OUT OF THE COUNTRY, WHAT SHOULD I DO? - 1 Reply

I graduated from the Philippines. Can I take a licensure exam directly or should I first check my credentials for assessment? :)

TLopez253 in Tacoma, Washington

PIMA Radiography Course

Hello everonyone, I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight on PIMA's Radiography Program in Seattle. I am currently finishing up my...

mattrh in Westminster, Colorado

Updated 3 months ago

Looking for school!! ASAP!! - 1 Reply

I'm interested in x-ray technician programs... And I found Kaplan college but it seems too expensive...(about $21000...!!) Is there any other...

peter in Calgary, Alberta

Updated 4 months ago

Canadian Radiography Student - 58 Replies

Hello there everyone! So I'm a Canadian Radiography student at Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. I'm at the end of my 1st of 3 years for MRT...

Jill Kliner in Hammond, Louisiana

Applying for rad tech school -- letter of intent

Hello all, I am applying to a rad tech program. For the school I am applying to requires a written letter of intent. I was wondering if any of you...

Radtech11 in Houston, Texas

Updated 4 months ago

Can I become a rad tech with a bachelors in medical imaging? - 8 Replies

So, I really want to become a rad tech and I'm looking at this dream college downstate new York. They offer a bachelor's degree in Medical Imaging...

MRIRTCTGirl in Raleigh, North Carolina

Updated 4 months ago

Job prospects for a graduate RT with a Bachelors degree and and second modality. - 4 Replies

I am planning entrance into FHSU's Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging program next year. What separates this program from the other...

ToBoeingOrNotToBoeing in Seattle, Washington

Updated 4 months ago

Recession? I have 3 jobs all found within the last year. - 4 Replies

Job market will improve. Keep trying and you all will find jobs as well!

MOTU in Edwardsville, Illinois

Updated 5 months ago

SIUC Program Rad Program - 1 Reply

I was wondering if anyone here is familiar with the Rad prgram at SIUC and would like to share their thought on it. My son is looking at the program...

Zachary in Jamaica, New York

Updated 6 months ago

St. Johns Radiology Tech. Program. Associates Degree. Is it worth it? All advice welcome - 2 Replies

Hey all. I've seen most of the horror stories that have been posted..And its really making me consider if this was the right choice. I attend St....

Don'tbelieveit in Phoenix, Arizona

Updated 7 months ago

Can you go from RDMS (sonography) to ARRT (CT)? - 1 Reply

I spent 2 years of my life at a crappy school that didn't teach us how to scan and am now in a position where I can find a job. When you can't scan,...

xray u in Illinois

Updated 7 months ago

Help Finding A Radiolody Tech School around the Denver/Boulder area - 4 Replies

I just moved to Broomfield, CO around 4 months ago and I am wanting to persue a job in the Radiology Tech field. I am having trouble locating all the...

Amber in Grand Rapids, Michigan

I need your help.

Hello, I am a student researching radiography. If you wouldn't mind taking my quick 5 minute survey. It is completely anonymous and will help me with...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 7 months ago

Is the job market as bad as people are saying? SPECIFICALLY IN CALIFORNIA - 2 Replies

I have been searching and it seems that everyone is saying there are no job opportunities and that schools are taken people just to make money. I...

gege in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Updated 7 months ago

What is on the ARRT exam? - 1 Reply

I heard that 6 students were not able to pass the ARRT exam from my program. I am worried about this. Can anyone tell me if they found the ARRT exam...

Eric in Everett, Washington

Updated 8 months ago

No Jobs For Rad Techs? Not the whole country is the same. - 1 Reply

I am in a program in the San Francisco' bay area and although I don't know whether or not I will find a job in two years when I'll be done with the...

Kate Moss in Troy, Ohio

What Colleges in SC offer bachelors/masters in Radiology?

Hi, I will be graduation soon with my RT(R) and I want to continue my education and possibly become an RA, I plan to move back closer to home in...

Kate Moss in Troy, Ohio

Continuing education... Bachelors degree in radiology or more certifications?

I'm a first year student in a radiologic technology program and will graduate as an RT (R). I am very sure that I want to continue my education to...

simedbr in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST RCIS EXAM

I would like to know if someone have taken the RCIS exam recently. I will sit for the test soon. I work in the Cath lab. Thank you!

skeeter in Brawley, California

Updated 9 months ago

International R.T. Questions - 2 Replies

A few questions: So I have a few months before i graduate from an x-ray tech program. I was wondering if anyone knew how to get a job...

nbuglino in Easton, Pennsylvania

Updated 9 months ago

Interview Preparation - 4 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming radiologic technologist interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and...

Crazyko0l15 in Riverview, Florida

Updated 9 months ago

Are there jobs for Radiology Technologist is Tampa Bay? - 52 Replies

Please let me know. Thank you!

Mike_Q in Belleview, Florida

Updated 10 months ago

So. California MRI Tech Schools - Need Advice! - 2 Replies

I'm need some advice on which school to go to. My understanding that the best schools to go to would be the Comm. Colleges (like L.B., Cypress,...

DaveC in Hartland, Michigan

Updated 10 months ago

Is the radiology program tough? - 2 Replies

I just want to know if the curriculum is really hard or difficult. Was there a lot of students dropping out?

radtech in Sugar Land, Texas

Updated 10 months ago

For those grads that still are searching for jobs.(Great Topic for Prospective Students) - 1 Reply

How many student graduated with you? How many of those students found jobs? Did you make an effort in clinic to show you were eager to learn? Have...

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