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Drones

Updated 4 hours ago

No X-Ray jobs - 38 Replies

mary, if you spent 5yrs in school to become an x-ray tech then you wasted 1-3yrs of your life. The truth can be offensive to those who have their...

mattiemjk

Updated 1 day ago

DO NOT GO INTO RADIOLOGY - 36 Replies

@Big Doug,, Yep, all of Radiology has been hit hard by the Great Recession and the poor economy. PRN seems to be the new norm for most...

DRONES

Updated 5 days ago

it IS as bad as.. - 21 Replies

[QUOTE who="Buck in Phoenix, Arizona"]In case it isn't obvious to everyone reading this thread, "Drones" and "SaveMeFromRadiology" are the same...

Alice105

Updated 7 days ago

Jobs you can do with rad. tech degree? - 202 Replies

Hi, will the x-ray tech field be better in 4 years time? I was thinking of going on too MRI or CT? I'm 18 going on 19, is this a good choice? Bc this...

caligirl in Richmond, California

Updated 13 days ago

help!! - 398 Replies

I am in a rad tech program. I really don't think that this is the profesion that I want to go into since I found out that you don't just position...

nhami in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 15 days ago

what is radiology technician school like? - 4 Replies

how hard is the math and physics? what do you do in clincals? can someone tell me what most students should expect the first semester?

lisambab in Spring Hill, Florida

Updated 21 days ago

No jobs for ARRT CERTIFIED - 105 Replies

I have been looking for a job for several months now it seems no one wants a fresh rad tech right out of college with only one year as a radiogrpher....

RGardner in Long Island City, New York

Updated 24 days ago

What is a better path, BS in Radiologic Science or 2 year certificate to be a RT? - 28 Replies

I am looking into the Radiology field, I will never work my way up to an actual radiologist. I am wondering would I be better served getting the 4...

upperc1 in Clarksville, Maryland

Updated 1 month ago

no jobs for rad techs - 722 Replies

i have been looking for a job for several months now it seems noone wants a fresh rad tech right out of college

Virginia K. Anderson in Mount Sterling, Kentucky

MRI cross-training

I gradated radiography school in 1993 with an associate in science. After working as a Tech in the Cardiac Cath lab for many years; I was laid off...

Lucie in York, United Kingdom

Updated 1 month ago

Canadian Radiography Student - 34 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...

Kane Morris in Torrance, California

Updated 1 month ago

Radiology Technician vs. Technologist? - 12 Replies

I see these terms interchanged all the time, but technician seem like it should be a step down from technologist. Correct? Like LPN is the level...

caligirl in Richmond, California

Updated 1 month ago

Interview with Kaiser Rad-Tech Program 5/4! help needed - 2 Replies

I have an interview with the Kaiser School for their Rad-Tech program next week. I have been trying to get as much online information to be prepared....

radtech in Sugar Land, Texas

Updated 1 month ago

What hours do you work? - 5 Replies

I was wondering what hours does a radiologic technologist normally work? Also is it primarily days or nights and weekends? Thanks in advance

Suma Qureshi in aurora, Illinois

Updated 2 months ago

Bachelors Degree - Radiologic Sciences vs Health Sciences - 113 Replies

I am a ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist with an Associates of Science degree. I am going back to college for my Bachelors but am not sure...

elliot in San Jose, California

Updated 2 months ago

West Coast jobs? - 5 Replies

I'm currently a high school senior, considering Radiologic Technology at Foothill Community College. All of these posts are pretty depressing. Is...

radtech in Sugar Land, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Are there jobs for Radiology Technologist is Tampa Bay? - 50 Replies

Please let me know. Thank you!

Advocate in Phoenix, Arizona

Work Records Question

My question is to those of you who work in the field of Radiology. I'm wondering what one's work records are like - in other words, do you punch a...

ktorres445 in Brooklyn, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Rad tech Jobs in new york? - 1 Reply

I currently am trying to get into a rad tech program in NY, however its very discouraging to read all of these negative comments saying don't bother,...

Lola in Detroit, Michigan

Is the radiology program tough?

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

francis tamaray in Edmonton, Alberta

Updated 3 months ago

Does a radiographer have responsibility to hold the patient? - 15 Replies

Hi everyone, I'm studying radiography in Hong Kong, and I'm doing an assignment, which requires me to seek information from practicing radiologic...

Krystina Trevino in Mathis, Texas

Radiology Technician interview. Please respond.

Im a senior, and one of our requirements in order to graduate is doing an I search paper on a career of my choice. I would greatly appreciate it if a...

cmc in Edison, New Jersey

Calling for all Radiology technicians!!

i am interested in being RT but understand the market is so flooded but i am wondering why nobody or not enough of RT wrote to arrt or politician or...

DRONES in Omaha, Nebraska

Updated 3 months ago

Best Way To Get In An Accredited Program - 1 Reply

I've been trying to apply to the program for the last year but I didn't get in because of all the applicants trying to apply. I've literally...

Daryll in Tucson, Arizona

Birmingham Rad Techs

I thought Tucson was bad with 2 schools putting out 50 students a year and no job openings. I just looked at Jefferson State Community College in...

kVp105 in Gardner, Massachusetts

Updated 4 months ago

Union for Rad technologist? - 10 Replies

If there is not a union for radiologic technologist, this would be a good time to start one. ASRT has no problem taking money to be a lobby for RT's,...

LinPar in Brentwood, California

Updated 4 months ago

moving to CA as a Radiologic Technologist.... - 1 Reply

We moved to northern CA a few months ago and I have been on the job search since. Unfortunately, I graduated from an AZ program and I am still...

Mark in San Antonio, Texas

Updated 4 months ago

any jobs - 1 Reply

How bad is the market for this career in finding jobs? Is it as bad as RN's? Should I not go to school for this?

acscls123 in Aberdeen, North Carolina

Jobs

Is this the job market for the career as bad as RN's? Should I maybe do something else?

SaveMeFromRadiology in Kansas City, Missouri

Updated 4 months ago

Help Finding A Radiolody Tech School around the Denver/Boulder area - 3 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...

Scott in Brookline, Massachusetts

No Jobs in Arizona?

Hello, I was looking into MRI but have started reading so much about no jobs? Is this true in Arizona and is it for every area of Radiology or just...

cdott in Massillon, Ohio

Updated 5 months ago

job burnout - 2 Replies

I was wondering if anyone else has suffered from burnout. After 25 years I finally had enough, patient verbally attacked me and I reacted granted...

JimBob in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Updated 5 months ago

What types of jobs do individuals in the rad tech program have while in school? - 2 Replies

I was accepted tp two schools here in Georgia , Grady and Gwinnett, and had to turn them down because I couldn't find a part-time job that was...

Queenuvknow in Oneonta, New York

Updated 5 months ago

Is radiologist technician worthwhile to pursue in (downstate) New York ? - 4 Replies

Seems to be mixed reports on the amount of jobs there are for the field. Some people say its worthwhile, while others say it is an overcrowded...

AJ in Wayne, Pennsylvania

Updated 5 months ago

MRI vs CT job opportunities - 1 Reply

Hello. I have a RT(R) license and have an opportunity to attend a school that offers both MRI and CT. However, the class times overlap, so I can...

Alex in Pomona, New York

Updated 6 months ago

BECOMING A RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIST WITH FELONIES - 21 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...

nya in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Updated 6 months ago

are there any rad tech jobs in michigan? - 1 Reply

is the job market better in michigan?

Nya in West Bloomfield, Michigan

How do you get additional training in MRI, CT, etc

How do you get the additional training in performing different types of xrays? do you get this training while in Rad school or do you have to go back...

SAM in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 6 months ago

Rad Tech Salary - 138 Replies

I am just about to graduate with a bachelor's degree is psych, and have been accepted into a rad tech program this fall. Will my BA degree give me a...

devine power in Buffallo

Updated 7 months ago

Radiology Technologist or Respiratory Care??? - 12 Replies

OK I been looking on this forum and I see a lot of bad attitudes. They have a couple threads with this subject but I didnt find the answer I was...

jen in Akron, Ohio

Updated 7 months ago

Colorado Radiologic Technologist Jobs? Any other schools in Colorado? - 22 Replies

I have a couple questions: 1) Does anyone know what the job market is like for radiologic technologists in Colorado? I've read a ton of posts, and...

BreeLove in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Radiology Technologist or COTA?

I like both fields but I am unsure which to go to school for. It seems like there are way more COTA jobs but you can't really go far with being a...

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Updated 7 months ago

Yes I have heard the bad... - 11 Replies

I originally wanted to do diagnostic sonography but the tech school is not accredited so that means you have to find someone to hire you for 1 year...

supertech11 in Kent, Washington

Updated 8 months ago

What is the demand for Rad Tech's in the Seattle area? Anyone have a review of the Pima Medical Institute? - 30 Replies

I have been looking into becoming a RT and attending the PIMA Medical Institute for their 2yr program. All research I've found shows it to be a...

Jon in Queens Village, New York

Updated 8 months ago

X-ray Tech - 10 Replies

If there is anyone out there with some MUCH needed advise,please say something :). I have been an x-ray tech for 30 years(yeah, I'm old). I'm fully...

sam in Kaneohe, Hawaii

Updated 8 months ago

Occupational Therapy Asisstant or Radiology Technician? Don't know which one to choose. - 18 Replies

Please give me your opinion on which one is better pick.

missy11 in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Am i hirable after taking time off?

Hello! i need some help making a decision. I graduated from an xray program May 2009. I worked in pittsburgh PA for 7 months and then moved to AZ and...

njesh in Birmingham, Alabama

Updated 9 months ago

rad tech job near birmingham alabama - 2 Replies

hi am an entry level registered rad tech in georgia looking for a job in birmingham alabama do i stand a chance...hw long does it take to get an...

DRONES in Omaha, Nebraska

Updated 9 months ago

Radiologic Technologist Schools In California - 7 Replies

I am current trying to get into the program to be a Radiologic Technologist and am having a hard time getting in because all of the schools are...

Smiile in Los Angeles, California

Updated 9 months ago

HELP FOR SCHOOL! - 68 Replies

i want to start school already. but i don't know what to do, either MRI TECH OR Radiology TECH. I live in california, is there any good trade tech...

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