To be an X-ray technician, a two-year radiology technology program must be completed, as well as the national and state certification tests. Find out how to become an X-ray tech with information from a registered radiology technician in this free video on X-rays.Expert: Raymond Hayduke Contact: www.GatewayRadiology.com Bio: Dr. Vimai Patel is a radiologist at Gateway Radiology in Pinellas Park, Fla., home of the strongest magnet in Pinellas County. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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December 29, 2010 at 1:44 pm
@manjurade1 :what can you tell us? i need more info.
December 29, 2010 at 2:23 pm
want know more abt this contect me
December 29, 2010 at 2:40 pm
@markhammond987 he’s growing out the bangs
lol
December 29, 2010 at 3:38 pm
@OWN12S almost every 2 year, accredited program will give you an AS degree. Going to a private school will only give you a limited license. Watch out for those private schools on TV, they are scams.
December 29, 2010 at 3:39 pm
@eggyboy21 So you can be some type of xray technician without a AA?
December 29, 2010 at 4:36 pm
the first step in explaining how to become an X-Ray Tech is use the correct term. We are Technologists not Technicians, and are educated and registered in what we do!!
December 29, 2010 at 5:23 pm
@N10ZT Y I have heard both terms with this field and both are acceptable. A Technician is not just someone who fixes machines or equipment. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary: A Technician is defined as a specialist in the technical details of a subject or occupation, or one who has acquired the technique of an art or other area of specialization.
December 29, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Technicians = repair machines with no medical knowledge whatsoever.
Radiologic Technologists / Radiographers = medical professionals.
You wouldn’t call a Medical Technologist a Medical Technician, would you? Get your facts right. The word “Technician is soooo fucking irritating”.
December 29, 2010 at 6:21 pm
looks like the xrays made him bald lol
December 29, 2010 at 6:57 pm
@freedomatwhatprice LOL, I think seeing people naked is the least of your worries. You’ll get to see blood, vomit, organs possibly spilling out also.
December 29, 2010 at 7:21 pm
@freedomatwhatprice Well, you certainly should want to help people at the least. You’re bound to see nudity in the field, of course you would have to be professional about it, no big deal.
December 29, 2010 at 8:05 pm
@eggyboy21
Thank you so much for the advice. I did read up on this position and it states that professional Rad techs make $61k per year but those people usually have the 4 year degree behind them. I have a friend that is in one of those tech schools for this. He was saying that you must love people if you are going into this field. Do you think that is true? I don’t know if I want to see people naked. Not really my cup of tea.
December 29, 2010 at 8:39 pm
@freedomatwhatprice Ill tell you this, once i graduate from the program, and if i get hired on at kaiser, i could be making $33/hr. And imagine all the OT and shift differential i could get being a new hire. $32k/yr? thats something you can expect to make as a limited tech. Also, i dont know if you know, but alot of people get into these limited liscense x ray programs thinking they will become full blown level 2 rad techs. Stay away from those private schools advertised on tv.
December 29, 2010 at 9:36 pm
@eggyboy21
But what is the pay? I know they don’t have to go through 4 years of schooling just t make like $32,500 per year, right? Because that would be a waste of time.
December 29, 2010 at 9:46 pm
It took me a couple of years to finish my general education just so i can apply to a two year program. I am now in the program and almost done with my first year. Total years of school: 4…. 2 years general ed, and pre requisites, then another 2 years in the actual program.
It is a good field, i am currently training at a Kaiser facility and i look forward to being hired there once i graduate.
December 29, 2010 at 10:37 pm
technologist,.. technicians are taught on the job like bitches.
December 29, 2010 at 11:36 pm
haha i really don’t have that much advice because i don’t know much about this field at all. i would just say get as many years experience as possible because many employers will take that over a higher degree any day. they seek for the experience more than the degree you have. some treat it as being overeducated and would rather give an entry level position to someone else if that makes sense. this goes for any field. it is up to you in what you want. good luck!
December 30, 2010 at 12:03 am
I definitely plan on working in Manhattan for three years or so once I get a year of clinical experience here. Any advice?
December 30, 2010 at 12:16 am
hmm…well i guess some schools require bachelors as a minimum because yes it does help with a higher degree to make more money but i think it also depends on the region as well. some states probably get paid $70000 a year because of the cost of living as to where some only make 40-50 thousand. so better preparation and schooling should equal more money. thats good in ireland that you have to do a bachelors. higher standards equals better qualifications. do you plan to work there or somewer else
December 30, 2010 at 12:22 am
interesting… here we have to do a bachelors degree. i guess thats why we are paid alot more. like 70,000 dollars starting pay (with overtime that is)
December 30, 2010 at 1:04 am
@lennoshane it really is the same number of years here. many just do 2 years and start working right away because they don’t want to deal with school anymore
December 30, 2010 at 1:26 am
@lennoshane oh okay i see. well in depends here in the US. a 2 year degree is like the most basic to get into an entry level job here. a lot of people do this but many also just shoot for the bachelors in order to get a substantially higher pay. thats how it usually works. but then again some people have masters degrees in education but get paid lower than usual which sucks and is a problem.
December 30, 2010 at 1:52 am
@a7x836 four years full time in college for a bachelor of science: radiography degree
December 30, 2010 at 2:48 am
@lennoshane are you sure about that? are you talking about the program itself or total years of schooling? like for a bachelors in nursing it is a total of 4 years of school but it is a 2 year program. if it truly is 4 years in ireland i’m sorry. thats a long time.
December 30, 2010 at 3:26 am
that’s very rude to make fun of someone with Vitiligo skin disorder