Radiologic Technician Training Help!?
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I don't know any schools in your area but I have some info that might help.\n\nCheck the local hospitals as they might have a school there as well as the local technical colleges. \n\n Besides from the grades, you need a background in chemistry and anatomy.  So if you don't have those classes you should take them before you can even get into the program.  You also need to have experience in hospital setting and if that means volunteering at hospitals or old age homes, get out and do it.  The more you have the better they will look at you.\n\nIn my area, the wait list is about 2 years long to get into the program and you have to have prereqs done before you can even apply to get onto the wait list.  \n\nWhen you find the school you'd like to attend they should have a course guideline that will tell you the classes you need to finish your degree.\n\nHope this link helps.\n\nGood luck in your career change.
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There you go, and more...\n\nhttp://www.univsource.com/radiology.htm
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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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Start with the patient in a gown (or clothes with no metal).  Patient should be standing with feet an equal distance apart, with an equal amount of weight on each leg.   If your imaging facility is lucky enough to have full body sized film, then one image will cover it.  If not, use two 14 X 17” films.  One film should cover from the last cervical vertebra down.  The second film should have the hip joints included at the bottom of the film.  The patient should be instructed to not move between the two exposures to ensure that the radiologist can line up the two films.  Breast and gonadal shielding, as well as a wedge filter are nice, if your facility has them.  Some doctors, usually chiropractors in my experience also want a lateral (or side) view, as well.
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Here ya go. I would assume that you are a unit operations apprentice. So this site should help out a little. Or at least point you in the right direction of your answer quest.
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I guess next time nujdawg needs a CT examination, he won't care if the person performing it is trained in radiation safety.  Anybody can push a scan button, but not anyone can set the machine properly to get a quality examination with the lowest dose possible.  In order to execute a CT scan, I had to have a great deal of schooling, and I had to pass both state and national licensing boards.  Anybody can push a scan button, but what millimeter thickness is best for a pulmonary emboli vs a chest mass?  What pitch is best for which circumstance?  If a patient cannot hold his breath for long, what can you do to shorten the scan time?  How many second delay is best post injection for a kidney stone vs a kidney mass?  What pressure setting should you have the pressure injector set at?  There are no set imaging parameters in CT (or any radiologic imaging).  \n\nThis website has a great description of what is needed to be a CT technologist:  \n\nThese professionals use radiation, or a computerized digital process, to produce images of tissues, organs, bones and vessels that physicians study to diagnose and treat disease or injury. Rad techs combine the science of computers and the art of individual technique to create crisp images that provide complete and accurate information.\n\nIt’s clear that rad techs enjoy science. They must have an understanding of anatomy, physiology and radiation biology. Rad techs use this knowledge as they prepare patients for diagnostic images by administering drugs or chemical mixtures. Rad techs position patients under machines and regulate controls to minimize radiation exposure. They may even perform x-ray examinations under sterile, surgical conditions. Some of these fluoroscopic x-rays produce “real time” images of the body at work. Rad techs may also maintain radiological equipment.\nAlong with scientific and technical knowledge, rad techs must possess a caring nature, strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.  http://www.azcaringcareers.com/loc.cfm?page=radtech
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Do you mean "radiological controlls technitions" or "radioghraphy technitions"?  I'd need too know more before I commited to answering this question.
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have a read at this, it may help.\n\nhttp://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/W7/W7A.HTM
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I work for a college that offers lots of medical training nursing, ems, etc.  All of our students have to have CPR training before entering the program.  We have over 2,000 new students a semester that need this!!  \nSo contact local colleges that train nurses, etc...also local amublance companies because they are constantly having to renew their CPR.  Make flyers and get it out there.\n\nHospital tend to do it themselves but it doesn't hurt asking...even small Dr's offices.
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Nuclear Technicians and Radiation therapists....Translation \n\nX Ray Tech
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My husband(which I am seperated from) attended McLennan Community College in Waco,TX to become a radiology tech. I can't really tell you what a typical day is like but he really enjoyed it most of the time. He then went on to work at three fairly good sized hospitals in Texas. He has since then retired and lives off social security and VA benefits. I don't know if this was any help to you but I hope so!\nHave a nice day!!
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http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/218/2/317\nthis might help.
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I would contact your family doctor, he will know someone who can help you. also i would look into any schools in your area that offer that tech course, and interview a teacher and or student, on how hard it is to become one
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to get training, find a small communications company. installing a direct tv/dish net dish no problem.  an earth link or commercial 3 meter dish, big time work.  pay 15 to 30 p/hr unless you can find a union gig.
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Scroll down\n\nhttp://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/trainingreq.htm
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If it is of the appropriate diagnostic quality.\n\nThe job of the radiographer (radiologic technologist) is to use the minimum amount of radiation necessary to produce an image that provides enough information to confirm a diagnosis. How technically good it is in terms of density, contrast or sharpness, or how aesthetically pleasing it looks is secondary (although important).\n\nThere are a few other rather important technical issues - are the patient details shown and are they correct? Is an orientation marker shown and is it correct? Is the field delineated, thus indicating that the radiographer took particular care to minumise the irradiation of the patient, etc etc. The list goes on and on. \n\nUltimately it is good training, skills and professionalism coupled with experience that produces a good x-ray.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College offers an EMT training class that is 6 mos long, and it's in the medical field.  You could save lives!!!\n\nGood luck, and God bless.