Anyone out there with a Career in Radiology?
148546
I'm radiologic technologist. I hink if you would like work in radiological field you should o for it.
320534
My brother-in-law is an electrical engineer and designs ultrasound equipment.  So he combines electrical engineering with the health field.  Maybe you could get into something like that.  \n\nNuclear is very well paid, but the jobs are hard to find.  Because of the sensitivity of nuclear, they are unlikely to ship the jobs oversees.  I think nuclear will be growing in the future in the US, because people are starting to realize that nuclear is actually less polluting than burning fossil fuels.
943128
I'm not one, but I've heard it takes lots of hard work and studying to become one.  They also make TONS of money but remember, it's your responsibility to make sure people wake up after surgery, so it may be a stressful job.  Good luck.
631887
Four years college.  Four years medical school. Several years training in the radiolgy specialty, internship, etc.  \nIf you mean a radiology technician - it's a lot less.
83625
radiology is a medical specialty - so 4 yrs college, then med school, then schooling for spacialty, plus internships and residencies... figure about 10 yrs in all...
1151882
If you want to be a radiologist you have to go to school at least 10 years.If you want to be a radiological technician then you go to school for 2 years.I suggest going into nursing because you aren't limited to just the radiology department.you can go into different types of nursing also.a radiologist just looks over the x-rays and diagnoses.an x-ray tech performs the procedures.Hope this helps and good luck!
313101
Radiology is considered SCIENCE...\n\n1 : the science of radioactive substances and high-energy radiations \n2 : a branch of medicine concerned with the use of radiant energy (as X rays or ultrasound) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
722027
Anything to do with the medical field is in demand. I cannot say what state has more, but I just know that if you are thinking of going into a career in the medical field you probably shouldn't have too much trouble finding work.
451214
What's more important? Doing work you like, or making money?\n\nRadiologists make good money, and are in demand. Reliable income, job security, forever.\n\nGraphic designers, if they work for someone else, make average to  middling money, but you will never make a lot of money (as much as a radiologist with some seniority) unless you are working for yourself, or have your own company with people working for you.\n\nI am an Apple tech, I support people working in the graphic trades - lots of competition out there right now. Hard to get good gigs, hard to make money, when some guy in South America can now bid on the same work, and undercut you. \n\nI have clients who are large design houses - I have individual clients working out of their homes - no one is getting rich in design right now - just paying the bills.\n\nMy buddy works in the Cath /Rad Lab at a big hospital - they are backed up - radiologists write their own ticket as far as work goes. \n\nSo - money vs artistic satisfaction?\n\nthat's the question
1113079
the chemicals are mostly the same as any black and white darkroom chemicals, which i have been working with most my life. not a problem. it's the radiation, but the technician is protected from that, so i don't see that radiology is a hazardous occupation at all. in fact it is quite lucrative. go for it.
917170
try nuclear oncology-that ought to keep you busy for years, but pay extremely well later on.
106140
Actually, even though it sounds far fetched, it is possible. Radiology Tech is a fairly hot field. A few years ago, I was doing a rotation at UCSF. A friend I knew from before med school was working there as a Rad Tech. He was making approx. $35/hour, had his apartment paid for and took home close to $900/month food allowance. He also took extra shifts across the Bay in Oakland for $50/hour. He explained to me that ultrasound techs make much more. His probaly isn't the average situation for most Rad Techs, but an example of what is possible. One caveat, he was a "traveler"--taking short term positions. If you are good, it can be a fairly nice lifestyle. As far as the 6 figures? Who knows? I'm sure this isn't what they make starting out or at public hospitals.
919893
I would recommend joining the army with radiology technician as your contract MOS. If it's in your contract, they have to do it, so make sure it's in there. Radiology Techs have to be assigned to units with X Ray machines, so you won't be going to a combat arms battalion for sure. It's a great job!
963934
Do you mean "radiological controlls technitions" or "radioghraphy technitions"?  I'd need too know more before I commited to answering this question.
103484
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.
282731
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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ACTUALLY it is alot of fun!!!!\n\n\nask any BORED xray tech what object they have xrayed recently\nmine was a mini pumpkin- then i went as far as doing a cat scan on it too.  \n\nResearch the net MANY PHOTOGRAPHY/RADIOLOGY hobbiest have great fun with the attempts, many books published- I have one of Fish all sorts xrayed and look very kewl- \n\nAS FOR HOW to - DONT get an EBAY item- to purchase one you must show proof and knowledge and use etc etc and much paper work- and if fraud paper work is filed-\nFDA is after you!!!\nradiation is a Hazard and is controlled and limited ...\n\n\nhow to get in and expose items/safe manner-\n\nseek a University or teaching program and see if you can get in- student liability is easier then a professional liability coverage for radiation exposure -