Radiology Technician: How much more can I make with a bachelor degree vs associates?
Q. I am thinking of pursuing an associates degree as a radiology technician. However there are programs that put me straight on the path to a bachelor degree. I want to know if the bachelor degree is worth my time, effort, and money. What is the difference of salary in general, and particularly Oklahoma?
Asked by Jinx - Mon Oct 12 18:32:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The correct title is radiologic technologist. Technician is demeaning. You don't make any more with a bachelor. It is only necessary if you want to go into management or teaching.
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Mon Oct 12 21:41:11 2009

What are some of the requirements to become a Radiology Technologist? How long will it take?
Q. I would like to become a Radiology Technologist. Do I need to go to school for a Associates Degree or can I just get Certified (what's the quickest way to become one)? What are some good schools in Chicago? How much will it cost? Can you give me a quick description of what a Radiology Technologist does in a day? What aspects do you like or dislike about the job? How much is the starting salary?
Asked by blackTshirt - Mon Nov 24 15:08:28 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Along with academics, to be a successful radiologic technologist student a person should be able to demonstrate compassion and patience. They should be flexible, and possess critical thinking skills so they can adapt normal procedures to patients needs and abilities. Their personality need not be extroverted and they should be able to communicate (verbal, written and non-verbally) in a clear and concise manner. An understanding of medical terminology and hospital procedures is also helpful prior to entering a program, but not required as the radiography curriculum will include this material.[3] A radiologic technologist in the U.S. is educated in a two-four year accredited (by the Joint Review Committee on educational programs in… [cont.]
Answered by Pablo R - Mon Nov 24 15:15:21 2008

want to become a radiology tech but i have a criminal background? career medical?
Q. I want to become a radiology tech but i have a criminal background? i got a class b misdemeanor in texas 5 years ago for a non violent crime, and no drugs were involved. it was not a sex crime. i have heard that to be in the medical field, they do background checks before you can be certified. will i be able to get certified with this flaw in my background check? will i be wasting my time to go to school for this license?
Asked by MissLead - Sun Aug 17 19:27:02 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Contact the state licensing board in your state. I am also an RT and about 25 years ago I worked with a tech who did his training in prison while he was serving time for robbery. He was fully licensed and was able to "go straight" because of the training he received in prison.
Answered by Jeanne R - Sun Aug 17 19:58:02 2008

What is the difference between a radiographer, and a radiology technician?
Q. I am in a radiography program, and I always see jobs for radiology technician or x-ray technician, but I'm not sure what the difference is. Are they interchangeable or not even close to the same, just wondering.
Asked by astokes2 - Tue Sep 23 00:45:53 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Technically, registered radiologic technologists have gone through an accredited program and passed the national registry exam. Technicians have not, although many people incorrectly interchange the terms.
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Tue Sep 23 07:53:11 2008

How hard is it to become a Radiology Tech?
Q. My dream job is to become a radiology or ultrasound technician. The problem is that I'm really bad at math. How hard is it to become a radiology/ultrasound technician?
Asked by philliesxolove - Wed Dec 16 15:41:22 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Many people are unaware that it takes only two years to become a Radiologic Technologist. The only prerequisite is that you have received your high school diploma or GED. Radiology presents many interesting paths and advancement opportunities - which may require more schooling. Here are some of the courses you may need to complete to earn your degree. While I don't see "math" listed as a specific course - many schools will require that you do take a basic math class. That being said -- DON'T WORRY about the math too much. I am not very good at math and I was able to earn my degree. Most schools have a "Math Lab" where you can go and get extra help to pass the class. What's a little extra work to follow your dream!! You can do it!!… [cont.]
Answered by Jill - Thu Dec 17 18:35:24 2009

What all can I pursue (as far as specializing) after becoming a radiology technologist?
Q. I am currently enrolled to become a radiology technician. Are there any options as far as specializing after getting my degree? Are additional classes usually required?
Asked by wouldnt u like to know - Tue Aug 19 17:41:15 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Please don't call yourself a technician. It's technologist :) You can go into mammography, MRI, CT, or cardiovascular-interventi onal radiography with on the job training after becoming an RT. With additional schooling, you can go into sonography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy.
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Tue Aug 19 17:49:53 2008

What kind of questions do they ask you to get into a radiology tech program?
Q. I have an interview in 2 weeks for a radiology program, and I am nervous as to what types of questions they will ask. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!
Asked by Lisa - Wed Apr 4 16:12:15 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't remember specific questions, but it's about more than just grades. Be outgoing, but be yourself (hopefully you are outgoing!). They will want to know why you chose the field. I do remember that I was asked how I would support myself while going to school 40 hours per week. Good luck :)
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Wed Apr 4 23:57:21 2007

Is it easier to go to technical school or a university for radiology?
Q. I was planning to go to Armstrong Atlantic State University and take some core classes to get the feel of college. But someone told me, if i knew that i was going to major in radiology then i could go technical school and start right way at what i want to do. So can i get some ideas and your input on the best road to go? Well either schools affect my salary in the long run? Which one is the quicker way to get my "dream job"?
Asked by germanboy - Wed Jan 14 18:49:14 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know how it works at that particular school, but it does not matter what school you go to as long as it is accredited. I actually recommend hospital programs, which give you a certificate - better training, less money. A degree doesn't make you any more money as a tech; it's only necessary if you want to go into management or teaching. You can always go back to get your degree after you are a working tech. That's what I did.
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Thu Jan 15 00:17:08 2009

How does a radiologist differ from a radiology technician?
Q. This is the career path that I am mostly leaning against. But i just wanted to know what is the difference of the two? Is an associate degree in Radiologic Technology used for both radiologist and/or radiology technicians (x-ray techs)?
Asked by Nicole - Sun Nov 23 17:03:37 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. A radiologist is an MD who has chosen radiology as a specialty. They read the xrays. They go to college, then medical school, then internship, and residency (this can take up to 12 years or more) and eventually make lots of money. A radiology technician is the person who actually takes the xray pictures. They go to school for a couple of years and make far less money than a radiologist.
Answered by Kraftee - Sun Nov 23 17:17:54 2008

How long does the career for radiology take?
Q. What are some good schools for radiology in the Phoenix, AZ area?
Asked by Ulisses T - Tue Jun 16 03:54:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Radiology is a broad field. Do you want to be a radiologist or a technologist? Assuming you want to be a tech, it is generally 40 hours per week for 2 years after prereqs. You can find accredited hospital programs here: https://www.arrt.org/inde x.html?content=nd/listOfS chools.ndm/listSchools&if rame=yes or here: (choose Radiography and Arizona). You can find more info here: https://www.asrt.org/cont ent/abouttheprofession/_A boutTheProfession.aspx and here:
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Tue Jun 16 10:51:56 2009

What is a difference between X-ray tech and Radiology Tech?
Q. If you already have a license as an X-ray technician, how can you then get a license for a Radiology technician? I am about to enroll in a very expensive X-ray technician/Medical assistant program for 12 months but they are not offering a full Radiology Technician course and I want to be able to become a Radiology Tech in the future. Please also recommend some schools that will accept an X-Ray technician as a Prereq. to beoming a Radiology Tech.
Asked by Tina - Wed Jan 23 05:36:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It sounds as if this program you are interested in will allow you to be come a limited tech. This means that there are many things in the imaging department that you will not be legally allowed to do. A radiological technologist (the correct term for a x-ray tech or radiology tech) is fully licensed and can do any procedure in the imaging department. It can be difficult to find employment as a limited tech., as most facilities hire fully licensed RTs, as they can peform all imaging studies. A limited license tech. cannot do fluoroscopy, surgical procedures, some x-ray exams, portable studies, and they cannot be cross-trained into mammography or CT scanning. Most limited techs. work in orthopedic offices, where the workload consists of… [cont.]
Answered by Lissacal - Sat Jan 26 10:34:17 2008

Can one get a PhD in Radiology Also how difficult is the job usually and w?
Q. Can one get a PhD in Radiology and how difficult is it to achieve. Also how difficult is the job usually and what is the salary outlook?
Asked by Billy2468 - Fri Sep 7 00:11:04 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's not a PhD, it's an MD -- medical degree -- that you need. In order to apply to medical school, at the undergrad level you should take calculus, biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. If you already took these classes, great! Otherwise you will have to go back and take them again. If you have, you need to take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). I suggest taking a Kaplan class to prepare. After you have taken these classes along with an MCAT and completed an undergraduate degree, you can apply for medical school. The first two years are general science classes that all medical students have to take regardless of specialty. The last two years are clinical rotations and electives designed to help you choose a… [cont.]
Answered by oceano - Fri Sep 7 14:26:21 2007

What will happen when radiology in the US is outsourced?
Q. I am considering a career in radiology, but when I read various articles which stated that radiology would be outsourced to countries like India, I began to worry. What would current radiologists in America do if their work was sent to someone overseas? Would they loose their purpose in the US? Also, how badly would their wages be affected? For Americans, would an on-hand/on-sight radiologist not be needed anymore?
Asked by Anna B - Tue Jan 12 22:27:29 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some radiologists stay in bed at night because of outsourced interpretations. After all, those wee hours when our guys want to sleep are normal working hours for the guys in Australia. That should in no way influence your planning, though. A lot of the specialty is simply interpreting images, but there's also the hands-on part that can't be outsourced, so there's a limit to a hospital administration's temptation to do so. After all, they're going to have to pay somebody to be there, so they may as well get some work out of him.
Answered by John de Witt - Tue Jan 12 22:37:22 2010

Where is radiology tech school in the air force?
Q. I know phase 1 is at Sheppard, but where is phase 2? I heard it is at your first duty station, what are the possible duty stations that offer radiology tech school? Thanks.
Asked by Celisse - Fri Sep 25 20:48:55 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Phase 2, there is a list of bases where you could go for phase 2. The list: 1. Lackland Afb (San Antonio,TX) 2. Travis Afb (Fairfield, CA) 3. Andrews afb (Clinton, Maryland 4. Wright-Patterson afb (Dayton, OH) 5. Nellis AFB (Las Vegas, NV) 6. Eglin afb (Fort Walton beach, FL)
Answered by poposhandarius - Mon Sep 28 04:33:03 2009

How do I start my own recruiting company for medical travel techs in radiology ?Can't find any info ?
Q. I would be contracting out radiology techs to hospitals for limited short-term assignments.usually 4-13 weeks. Need info on starting up a company and how to get in touch and negotiate with various hospitals.I've traveled for the past 5 years,and negotiated my own contract for 3 years.I knew a hospital administrator so I got lucky. Is there any system of order for recruiting companies as far as getting in touch with hospitals who need techs? Or do you just have to man the phones and call?
Asked by norseman - Fri Mar 31 13:59:07 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try this for your future..
Answered by cgimwei - Mon Apr 3 22:46:32 2006

What is a typical day like for a Radiology tech?
Q. I would like to know, from personal experience, what a typical day is like for a radiology tech that works in a hospital? Is it similar to nursing, i.e. working 12 hour shifts 3 days a week? Thanks!
Asked by Marlena - Thu Jun 18 19:37:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There really isn't a "typical" day. What we do depends on where we work. You could work in an outpatient orthopedic center x-raying bones all day. You could work in a hospital, and one day you could be assigned to the OR, the next day the ER, then portables, etc. We are needed 24/7/365, so we could work any and all hours, or be on call.
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Sun Jun 21 18:36:32 2009

how difficult is it to get into a radiology residency program?
Q. my wife is a 3rd year med school student. she is looking into radiology residencies. i hear the pay is great, and i know there are many more years of school down the road, but how difficult is it to actually get into the program? she is an average med student and i want to get an idea of the feasibility before we commit to it.
Asked by JB - Mon Jan 14 14:48:29 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's okay she will make it. Think positive!
Answered by Dental Dynamite - Mon Jan 14 14:58:51 2008

Is there a difference in a Radiologist and Radiology Technician?
Q. The college I want to attend offers a major in Radiology Technician, and the coursework includes much more than just anatomy and XRays, and the description of the major says you'll have a job as a Radiologist. But the title of the major is Radiology Technician. Is there a difference in a radiologist and a radiology tech?
Asked by Laura A - Sun Jan 11 18:11:31 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. there is a HUGE difference and there is a mistake in your course literature. you absolutely will not be a radiologist once you finish this course. Radiologists are MD who have completed 4 yrs college and 4 yrs medical school and completed a radiology training residency. Radiology tech takes the pictures for the radiologist to evaluate
Answered by Tiare - Sun Jan 11 18:16:02 2009

How can I go about enrolling in a Radiology Tech Program in Pennsylvania?
Q. Does anyone know of any schools in Eastern PA that teach Diagonistic Radiology, what is the starting salary?
Asked by Gold Digger - Mon May 21 21:49:09 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Salary varies a lot based on different factors, so there's no way to tell you what the starting salary is. Try the different salary sites - put in Radiologic Technologist and the zip code to get an idea. I don't know where these cities are, but here are the schools in PA: school of radiography northampton community college 3835 green pond road bethlehem, PA 18020-000 Program Director: ZOLAND (SKIP) zile iii telephone: 610-861-5387 --- school of radiography bradford regional medical ctr 116 interstate pky bradford, PA 16701-000 Program Director: scott j gregoire telephone: 814-362-8292 --- radiologic technology program harcum college 750 montgomery avenue bryn mawr, PA 19010-000 Program Director: julie a taddeo telephone: 610-526-6127… [cont.]
Answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) - Mon May 21 22:29:38 2007

What do you need to complete before applying for Radiology Technologist school?
Q. I am very interested in becoming a Radiology Technologist. There is a school here in Baton Rouge that is through the Baton Rouge General Hospital. I graduated high school with a good GPA but did not complete any college prep classes. What all do I need to get together before applying for RadTech school?
Asked by hEaThEr LyN - Wed Oct 1 15:09:18 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The following website has a lot of information regarding this RT program. "It is strongly recommended that potential applicants begin with, at least, a college background in algebra, biology, physics, psychology, computer science. While these courses are not actually required, applicants with these fundamental courses have a greater advantage due to the point value system in the selection process." Although the site says that you aren't required to have these college level courses, you will have a higher chance of acceptance of being accepted to this program if you have completed them. Usually, the prospective students, who have the most experience or qualifications will get priority during the admissions process. Here, in California,… [cont.]
Answered by Lissacal - Wed Oct 1 15:53:39 2008