x -ray technician question, Im in the middle of a career change Im a little confused , is it better to go to?
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!
618098
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.
381375
Too little info.  Are you building, renting, or leasing?  Are you going to have digital x-ray equipment and computers in every op.  Are you going to have a panorex machine regular or digital?  How much square footage will you have to work with?  Statum or autoclave or both?  x-ray heads with wall mountings can be 20 grand and up.  The sensor alone for digital x-rays can be 10 thousand and up.  The list goes on and on, I see that you are a hygienist.  The best thing to do is start researching prices of different equipment through many of the dental suppliers, Patterson, Becker and Parken, etc.  They all have huge catalogs of supplies and equipment.  I would venture a guess that you are looking at close to 80 to 100 grand alone in dental equipment, unless you are going bare bones.  I would hate to be in a dentist's shoes wanting to start their own practice.  Huge overhead!!!
1000243
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.
826089
It depends what you want from a job. If you don't mind putting in extra hours and really need the money, then go for the other job. However, if you really like your current job and are happy there, think hard before you make a decision because there's no guarantee that you'll like your new job and it always bites to leave somewhere where you had it good.
879660
I'm assuming that you are just heading into college?....It seems like the best thing to think about when deciding on a career path is just think about the things that intrigue you and you are truly curious about.  Then branch out from there.  I have found it so valuable to get out there are work in your field to get a feel for things.  Even if you are at the lowest wrung on the ladder you can get a sense for if those environments will make you happy.  What I realized is those jobs that I thought were going to be sooooo great and rewarding were not at all after working there for a little while.
875211
you carreer will be a big Zero O.\n\nyour question and your choice of category to post it shows that you cant move up in your career!\n\nyou dont know to take decision, if you have health problem go to Doctor, dont go to soothsayer!!
157748
the best skill you can develop for your future career is salsemanship.\n\nI don't care what job it is, if it has some component of sales, take it.  \n\nIf you're not the sales type, that's all the more reason to take a sales position.  \n\nA position in sales will develop interpersonal skills that will be valuable to you even if you become an X-ray technician.\n\nNow, that doesn't mean you have to do hard-sell timeshare sales in Florida, but some position that involves communicating ideas to other people and getting them to not only understand but agree with you will give you valuable skills, not to mention the fact that you'll overcome any fear of rejection you may have.\n\nSo, for that reason, I would suggest any job in retail.  I would stay away from fast food, simply because it's nasty work.
870352
no but i have heard this from other patients (i'm a nurse)  ask your doctor to switch you back to what is working for you.  if he is a half decent doctor he'll respect your wishes.  drug companies have big push for xopenex right now it seems and this is probably why he wants to switch you.
392845
Your probably going to hear alot of "well its really up to you". I went through the samething last year and ended up going to a tech school because i like workin with my hands. If you wanna travel be an internation accountant, or cruise boat cook!!!  Everyone is different, but really no matter what job you end up landing its going to get old sooner or later!
390380
Well you should probably go speak to someone that knows your field well.  The best answer to the question is, "I'm sure your company will compensate me fairly for the work I do."  However, if you have been in the field for some time then you should have an idea of the range you want to make.  This is a very tricky question so try to avoid it as long as possible.
48718
The pay rates in each state vary according to the state scale, however there are many good jobs in the medical industry. Since you have specifically asked about hospitals, then try x-ray tech, any of the scanning jobs; mri, ekg,etc. Or you could do administrative work (not much pay there) or get a degree in human services and help people in a counselling capacity. Any of these don't involve blood although if you are required to xray in an ER you may encounter it from time to time. I am sure that if you go to a hospitals web site you will see all kinds of opportunities. Good lUck. The medical field is always looking for good people.
94325
Both. A nuclear medicine tech and CT tech.  If a person has both qualifications they can perform it otherwise it requires two techs.
187619
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?
2423
experience has shown me that if you pick based upon money you will be unhappy in the future.  \n\nyou will find a job, no matter what you do.  question is what you like.\n\nif you really want to pick taking everything into consideration - future employment, tolerability over time, pay - pick medical imaging - particularly interventional radiology.\n\ngood luck.
755352
The truth is you have a really good start on that career if you should try to enter the field.  If you like what you have seen so far and enjoy working with people and pleasing them, then maybe it is a good choice for you.
1111595
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 -