is radiology a good field to go into and if so If I relocated to arizonia what is the job market looking like?
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I would think that anything in the health field would be a good career move for Arizona, depending on where in Arizona you wanted to move. There are several areas that are "active adult" which means the majority of people in the area are over 55. Natually, people in this age group have a consistently higher need for medical care, including radiology. Most of these communities are close to either Tucson or Phoenix, so you don't necessarily have to live in a predominately older community to work there. For instance, the community I live in is over 80% over 55, but we are only 30 miles from Tucson, and closer to Sahuarita which is a family oriented community.
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I am a diagnostic radiographer (radiologic technologist). I love the job even though it won't make me rich. Why? Because you meet great people (patients and staff) and hospitals are great places to work - exciting, fun and sociable. \n\nMy job is a perfect blend of clinical skills and high tech. Its never the same on two successive days and there is huge variety in the specialisms available.\n\nI have worked in countries all over the World - my qualification is my passport and I've never had to struggle to stay in work - radiographers are in short supply everywhere. \n\nI guess the best thing - I'm proud of what I do - how many people can truthfully say that?
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I think you actually have to go to class for a radiology degree because it requires clinical time.  Since you have to practice your trade, it requires your presence in person.
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My dad was stationed at Schofield and I loved living there. There are many issues you will need to consider. First off the cost of living is pretty high. Everything costs more and I mean EVERYTHING. There are lots of jobs but you are going to get crackin' right now on finding employers that will work. There are a several civilian companies that do lots of work with the military and hire many people such as yourself. If you check out monster, hotjobs, etc you should see some open jobs at Hickham and Pearl Harbor. That would be a good place to start. Since your wife is from Hawaii she can prepare you for the culture shock.
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To be a Radiologist you need to be a medical doctor.  In the United States you can become a medical doctor by going to an allopathic school (MD) or an osteopathic school (DO) both are licensed as physicians in all 50 states and can examine patients, perform surgery and prescribe drugs.  \n\nAfter graduation from medical school with either the MD or DO doctors who want to be radiologists enter a program of residency and internship for several years.   \n\nRadiologists are not just who read x-rays though, radiology has many facets.  Sure there are diagnostic radiologists who interperet x-ray images, CAT scans, MRI & PET scans, ultrasound, perfusion studies and all facets of diagnostic imaging.  There are also interventional radiologists who may fix problems they find during an diagnostic exam such as by threading a catheter into a blood vessel to repair damage.  There are radiation oncologists who use ionizing radiation to treat cancer.  All of these are subspecialties of radiology that require a fellowship -more studies!- after the completion of the radiology residency. \n\nI have included some links below to the American Board of Radiology which is certifier for these physicians (as well as non-physician Radiologic Physicists).  I have also included a link to the UAB Radiology residency program's website.
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It makes sense to at least research the possibility of relocating to higher ground.  Like the middle of the continent!  I can definitely see the advantage, if you do get any kind of settlement on the value of your home and its contents.  But do think about where you want to go.\n\nWhat sort of job would you be looking for?  Are there things you could research on line about the job market in various locations that look good to you?  What are the major economic indicators -- cost of living, density of population, major industries -- that matter most to you?  And what are the quality of life aspects that matter most to you?\n\nFor example, I live in Santa Cruz County, California.  It is a lovely county, and you might be very tempted.  But do, please, have a look at everything you can about it before you are lured here (or any other example).  Because while it is undeniably one of the nicest places in the world to live, it is equally undeniable that it is one of the most expensive, as well.  Yes, Hawaii is even more expensive; but in the 48 contiguous states, central California is about as close to heaven as you can get; and I'm high up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, closer yet to heaven.  And the people around me who drive those lovely new BMWs and Porsches start out driving over the hill to Silicon Valley long about 4:00 a.m.\n\nNice, but you hardly ever get to see the place in daylight when you're working over the hill.  And that's where the money is.  Silicon Valley.  We have a little mini-Silicon Valley on this side of the hill, though.  It's called Scotts Valley.  If you are interested in high tech, look up what you can about that up-and-at-em little high tech haven in the Santa Cruz Mountains.\n\nSee, it all depends on what's important to you.  And that's why we have an Internet where we can research before we leap!  Indeed, you can also go a long way in job search before you leap.
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I would consider taking the program in Canada.\nThe programs are much better.\nThey are more intense but provide you witha much better background in radiation and radiographic knowledge.\nI kow many people who have taken programs in the US and found that they were not nearly as qualified as students of a Canadian college.\nCheck out: Fanshawe College, Mohawk College or Michiner Institute for some of the best in Canada.
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Radiology and dental hygiene would be the best for the time in school and the amount you will make afterwards.  There is a big shortage in the field and provide for many jobs anywhere.
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I agree with hyperdrug17.  The money is good, and it is a very cool field, with advancement in CT, MRI, Pet/CT, Nuc, Ultrasound, well you get the picture.
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First thing would be to apply to every Geologic, Environmental, and Environmental Engineering company that you know of.\nSecond, try not to be tied to a certain location.  There are tons of geology jobs out there, but unless you live in the American Southwest, most of them will require you to move away from home.\nThird, have your professors refer you to former students from the department who are working in the field.
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That depends on what field you want to get into.  Can you be more specific.  Some of the biggest employers here are in the medical fields; financial and insurance (USAA, Washington Mutual, Wachovia are all large employers); travel and tourism (Sea World and Six Flags, hundreds of hotels and restaurants).  Toyota is opening a new factory next year and auto suppliers are still looking for people; in fact there is a job fair for toyota suppliers this coming weekend.  Southwest Research Institute is another big employer for scientists and engineers, but they also hire technicians and administrative people.  \n--Good luck
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I am a phlebotomist and I love it, but I'm not sure about the job details for the radiology tech program. But phlebotomy is challenging enough but it's not hard to comprehend, If your good with your hands you shouldn't have any trouble.
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Flagstaff is a nice place to live. \n\nWeather:\nIt is located at 7000 elevation, so it is truely a 4 season place.  You can get the get the ranges from Weather Underground, but it rarely gets above 90 in the summer or below 10 in the winter.\n\nhttp://www.wunderground.com/US/AZ/Flagstaff.html\n\nAffordablity:\nThis is relative to what you consider affortable.  If you're moving from San Francisco, then yes, it is affortable.  If you're coming from Billings, then it is not.  The current house prices range from $225/sq ft. to $300/sq ft.\n\nEmployment:\nFor the size of city, Flagstaff does not have a lot of employment opportunities.  There is one medical device company in town that employs like 1,500 people, but if you're not a scientist, MD, or PhD, you might have trouble finding a job there.\n\nRecreation:\nIf you like to do outdoor things, then Flagstaff is top-notch.  Mountain biking, hiking, camping, etc. are all close.  If you like snowsports Telluride and Durango are only 5 hours away, or if there's ever snow again, AZ Snowbowl is only 40 minutes from downtown.  If you have a boat, Powell is only 2.5 hours away.  In the winter, drive 22 miles South to Sedona for warmer biking/hiking.  Or, the south side of Big Ditch is just over 60 minutes north.  There's no lack of outdoor stuff in Flag\n\nSome links:\nhttp://www.flagstaff.com/\n\nhttp://www.flagstaffarizona.org/\n\nhttp://www.flagstaffchamber.com/\n\n(One for fun)\nhttp://www.flagbrew.com/
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Nurses that I have talked to here in USA find it the most wanted job skill at the present time, and well paid.  They are all suggesting that if they had to do it over they would specialize...radiology,  trauma, office management, etc. as dealing with a bunch of females, and a few men, all day, who argue over time off and holidays, is a pain. Pain management is another good field! good luck.
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To study Radiation Therapy, you must first be a graduate of an accredited Radiography program. There are hospital based programs (2yr) and college based (4yr). The Radiation Therapy certification requires another 24 mos. in a Radiation Therapy school. All in all, you will find NO problem in getting a job with a Rad. Tech. certification. You can also get on the job training in CT Scan, Angio, MRI.........but not Radiation Therapy.
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I would first check into the schools accreditation. Is it recognized by the various national radiology organizations? If not, your degree wouldn't be worth anything more than the paper it's printed on!
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There are various opportunities out there.  One great one, that I actually went to when I was in high school, is Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado (crowcanyon.org).  Another great resource is the Archaeological Institute of America (archaeological.org); they maintain a list of all kinds of archaeological field opportunities from around the country and around the world.