I'm majoring in Radiology Tech, anyone else out there received their degree for this major?
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well I was thinking about going into that field
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Both are in high demand.  I know that all the hospitals I'm at for rotation (I'm a physician assistant student) are needed both positions filled.  So no matter which you decide on you'll have a job.  Just as a side note - remember nurses may make a little more, but their jobs (in a hospital) are generally more demanding.  Also, a nurse is more flexible in where they work - ie hospital, clinic, nursing home, home care, etc.  A radiology tech is pretty much stuck at either a hospital or urgent care/multicenter specialty office.  So just keep that in mind too.  Either way, you (like most healthcare students) won't have a hard time finding a job.  Good luck!
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East coast fl...I am a Surgical Tech but my aunt is head of the Radiography department. X-ray techs are a vital part of the healthcare industry. It is a reliable and growing field. Ask a local hospital if you can do a "shadow" of the department. Tell them you are going to be entering the program and would like to see how and what is envolved. You can also specialize in areas such as ultra sound tech to. YOu can do both and be more valuable. Try payscale.com for pay. Realize though that you have to consider the type of place, Hospital, or private practice, and many times you can get job placement through school. I hope that you really check on this it is a great area of healthcare.
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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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Have you ever filled out FAFSA? That's a number one good way. But if you want to get a job quickly...radiologist get paid quite a bit, and that's a two year degree.
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My daughter is , she just graduated from a major university with 2 engineering degrees . :)
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Me.\n\nEnvironmental Science Major - Now own Internet based companies
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I just finished a degree in Business Administration Major in Management last 06 April.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbut......\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am currently
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my daughter-in-law is one after graduating from college. She majored in communication-by the way she loves it and is starting to make good money. not a lot of jobs in field-only those with high marks managed a job upon graduating in her class=god luck
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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!
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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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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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I'm linking you to the radiochemitry society's listing of graduate programs in nuclear chemistry.  There are a good number of programs listed here, and since they all specialize, the "best" program is the one that you feel will give you right right environment and opportunity to focus on what your specialization will be.  Oh and Harvard is not on the list.
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I'm very interested in becoming an radiology technologist, and from what I've heard, nowadays, the equipment is so good and improved that techs recieve little or no radiation.  There are actually little pins that techs can wear to track how much radiation they are exposed to, and like I said, with the new equipment, the pins have been very helpful in confirming the lack of exposure.
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It's a variation on them saying to you, "Tell us about yourself."  However they phrase it, just realize that they are NOT asking you where you were born or for a life history.\n\nWhatever or however they ask, your task it to get them to link you with your chosen field, which is radiology.  Just communicate something about your basic values, an event or influence that got you interested in radiography, and what you've been doing that gives evidence of your interest (doesn't have to be a job).\n\nBut the bottom line is to be yourself.  You've researched the field, you're applying to the program, and you have a strong interest (right?).  Just be sure not to say that it's for the money or job security - that's not what gets people into school.\n\nGood luck!
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There are risks associated with working in almost any field. It's all about managing risk.\n\nIn radiology, if you don't manage the risks of working with radiation, then there could conditions associated with radiation overexposure. But the effects depend upon the degree of exposure.\n\nBut if you manage the risks by following safety procedures as any trained professional would, the danger is almost nil! And don't worry...you will be able to have as many babies as nature will allow. \n\nIf you are thinking of working radiology, don't be afraid. There are many excellent safety protocols, and you'll do society a lot of good!
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I like this question. I get to talk about something most people find boring.\n\nI'm trying to decide which -- going to Ohio State University and paying $20,000 per year for Radiological Technology or going to the local community college for $5,000 a year for the same thing. OSU's program is very prestigious, but community college is affordable. \n\nShould I accept his proposal or not?\n\nShould I work on that Economics paper, or that English composition paper? \n\nShould I work two or three jobs this summer?? Will I be able to handle it??\n\nShould I graduate high school and become an adult, or stay a kid?\n\nSo much, so much.