I am looking for a new career in medicine... I am thinking Phlebotomist, or Xray Tech, Any help on time or sch
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I am in philadelphia and X-ray techs make about twice as more as phlebotomists. Most programs are 6 months to a year depending on how part-time it really is. Where in NY are you?
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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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psst: (come closer) Try MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST.....think you'll be pleased at the results.
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you need to go to med school first \n\nthen specialise in pathology - then haemotology \n\nor you can be a med tech which is easier but far less involved in diagnoses\n\nyou should look at radiography/ medical imaging - great jobs less time to get educated for them  and good money
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possibly.  it's called shadowing.  i know that i could because i'm in medical school.  it would be something that would help me in my choice of what sort of doctor i'd like to be.  how old are you?  why would you want to watch one?  if you're in college or late high school and you're thinking about a career in pathology, you'd have a good chance of being allowed to observe and autopsy.
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i shadowed at a nuclear pharmacy... pretty much any type of pharmacist is in demand at the moment. basically similar to a regular pharmacist except they dispense radioactive prescriptions which are mostly used for diagnositc testing and also some thyroid treatments and cancer drugs. tests are becoming more and more sophisticated and relying on more and more radioactive stuff so the field is growing.\n\nthe downside is that nuclear pharmacys are open 24 hours a day because the drugs often have a very short halflife and expire in a couple hours, so youd be working some graveyard shifts/weekends/holidays\n\nthe "phizer career guide" is a good resource if youre looking for a pharmacy career... try to search for it online and download it.
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Yes...any career in the health field is good.  But remember it is a lot of hard work and studying and you must be a patient, happy person.  Go to your local hospital, see if you can volunteer or shadow some people in the field.
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Im workin in cardiology at the mo, n beleive me it aint that good!!! Good luck if u go 4 it, iv only got 3 days left to work there n cant wait till its finished. Everyone is different tho, n if thats wot u wanna do go 4 it
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part time writer...full time business man...whatever that means...phlebotomy sounds interesting.
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I am a Medical Technologist and at this time, if you want to work in the field, go to a regular colleg or university.  Most employers as of yet don't recognize on line education.  Also there is a lot of practical lab training involved which just can't be done online
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check also monster.com\nmedical technology  has so many synonyms in the work field, one of those are phlebotomist/pathology collector.  on applying for this specific job try these keywords, it could help. Good luck.
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If you like computers, then any of the computer fields would be good.\nIf you have any interest in medicine, the medical field is always good. How about a radiological technologist (x-ray tech)?
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probably a rad tech. much better pay and a more stable job. you have to go to school for a year or two though to be a rad tech and its just onsite training for pharm techs (all you need is a HS diploma) in most states
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A radiologist is a doctor that reads or interprets diagnostic imaging films. ie xrays, mammos, cat scans, mris, ultrasound films.  A Radiographer or radiologic technologist takes the xrays.  You go to school for 2 yrs in most states to an accredited program and most graduates now earn an Associates Degree.  You must then sit for your boards from the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).  If you pass you are then an R.T. (Registered Technologist).  You start out taking plain diagnostic films but there are many specialties to on to.  Nuclear medicine, Radiation Therapy, MRI, CT, Mammos for women.  Most areas of the county you do make a decent salary for only 2 yrs of education.  And its a skill that's always in demand you can always find work anywhere you go.  You will spend 90% of your work day interacting with people.  They are often sick and cranky.  This can be a physically and mentally demanding profession.  But it supported me and my child when I was a single parent.  And my entire family when my husband started his own business.  It is a constantly changing field that if you never lose your basic skills you will  never fail to have gainful employment.  Just like every other career some days you feel you've done a good thing and other days you are completely frustrated and ready to give up.  I hope this helps and wish you luck with whatever career you choose.
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I am a radiology tech and i love what I do. I've now been working for 3 years. If your heart is in nursing but you also are interested in radiology. There is actually a field for Radiology nurses. Where you prep patients for their exams, start ivs, and follow patients when they have invasive exams or need to be sedated. That could possibly be a choice for you. \nBut also if you are looking into the aspect of patient care and more patient one on one time that you receive with nursing. You could also look into the field of Radiation Therapist, to which you do have to deal with cancer patients and for some that is a hard thing to do but you get to know you patients a lot more than you do as a regular RT.\nAs for job opportunities you can't get any better than Radiology just for the fact that you aren't limited like nursing. You can start out as just a Radiology Tech, but then there are many subdivisions that you can go into and not to mention that schooling is only 2 years for Radiology Techs. \nAs for the decision it is up to you so choose wisely and listen to your heart.
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You should talk to people in different fields to get their take on what its like.  Most people will give an honest answer.  \n\nIf thats not possible, try to contact a career center in the medical school or medical facility..
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Be a registered nurse, its rewarding and nowadays highly specialized.  An ER, OR or an ICU nurse pays off well, overtime pay is notoriously high (be ready for holiday work though). Other specializations like geriatic or bariatic nursing care are also newer fields in patient care. I heard from a nursing school director that trauma nurses are kinda outflanked by paramedics and associate doctors. Technology based specializations in medicine is easily outpaced by progress and new inventions.  Good luck!