Introducing the ‘Radiologic Technologist’ category, your comprehensive guide to understanding and excelling in this dynamic role within the radiography profession. From educational requirements to career growth opportunities, this platform provides vital resources tailored for aspiring and practicing Radiologic Technologists.
Radiologic Technologists play a critical role in healthcare. They perform diagnostic imaging examinations to help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries. Given this role’s technical nature and high responsibility, we aim to support individuals looking to embark on or advance in this career.
In our ‘Radiologic Technologist’ category, we explore the educational path toward becoming a Rad Tech. Moreover, we will detail the courses, practical training, and certification requirements. Gain insights into the curriculum and skills you’ll need to master, from understanding anatomy and patient care to operating imaging equipment and evaluating the quality of images.
Further Beyond education, we delve into the everyday realities of being a Radiologic Technologist. Understand the range of procedures you may perform, the types of equipment you’ll handle, and the essential role of patient safety and communication.
Career growth is another key focus in our ‘Rad Tech’ category. We shed light on the various specializations available. These include Mammography or Computed Tomography and the additional training required for these roles. Further, Explore potential career paths, understand the job market, and learn about salary prospects.
We provide resources to guide you in this rewarding profession. Explore, learn, and progress with our extensive coverage of all aspects of being a Radiologic Technologist.
How much radiation you get from an X-ray is a common question for Rad Techs. The following are answers for patients when they ask how much radiation they get during their x-ray exam. These answers are a compilation of replies given by licensed technologists from around the United States. I usually just tell them,”the more …
Read more“How much radiation do you get from an x ray?” – Rad Tech Answers
How do you feel about doing supine or upright chest xrays on children (2 yrs and under)? This is a compendium of several responses to the question about chest Xrays on children under the age of two. Many Radiologic Technologists answered the question listed in the title. Short answers of less than five words were …
Read moreSupine or Upright Chest Xrays on Children Under 2 Years Old – Yes or No?
Double shielding means zero radiation? Here we go again. Don’t forget, I wrote about the future of shielding over six months ago in an article called “To Shield or Not to Shield…Ou Patients.“ I even interviewed the main author from the American Academy of Physicists in Medicine who says we should stop shielding. The podcast …