Served 21 years in the Army as a mechanic, that was my main job title. Completed 70 semester hrs in Marine Biology. Retired from the Army in 2008 at 38 years old. Decided not to pursue Marine Biology. But wanted something in the medical field. Chose Radiological Technologists, started in 2010. Graduated in 2013 Cum Laude. Passed the ARRT 1st go. Attended Computed Tomography, finished at the end of 2013. Passed that registry. All this to say, it's a great field to be in. Rad Tech is really the only modality that branches in multiple directions. Weather you choose a hospital, a stand alone ER, doctors office or even working for the US Government. I also sit on the Advisory Committee for the school i graduated from. I also still have contact and train students as well. If you put your heart and mind into the program, it will pay huge dividends for you in the long run. So whoever reads this i hope it helps. Thanks for sharing and wish you well. All the way from South East Texas.
I agree. Multimodality with the certification is the way to go. I graduated Rad Tech in Dec 2022. I am now about to take my CT and MR exams (finished all my clinicals for both). My plan is to learn Mammo or IR once I am done with these two exams. I want the ability to grow within the imaging field and multi modality is the way to go ❤
also, wanted to add..if you become a nuclear med tech, the quality of life is by far the best imaging modality (depending on your place of work), volume is lower, pay is higher, call is far less likely,.
Thank you for the advice! I just applied to rad and mri and was accepted into both and I have to choose one. I was just about to go to school for mri but what you’re saying makes sense I would be limited in what I can do. I was just trying to avoid excess radiation exposure I can’t find a lot of info on how they’ve updated protection against a lot of exposure.
currently in a 4-year program, on my second year, at a university for something completely unrelated to rad tech or anything medical related in general. my first 2yrs ive mainly done gen-eds. im thinking about applying to a 2yr school for rad tech but i would be completely leaving this city i enjoy and some of the best people ive met. i honestly think it would be a better, happier path for me but leaving what i enjoy at my current university is just holding me back. the acceptance rate of the place im looking at is only 34%... so im wondering if i should just apply and if i do not get in take it as a sign to not go through with it. thank you for the wonderful advice, and if that is the path i chose i will for sure take this advice.
I’m getting my bachelors in public health in May, and I’m deciding between diagnostic imaging (rad tech or ultrasound) or getting my masters in something like OT,PT, SLP. From what you said you recommended that people get trained in multiple modalities and that means for me I would need to go to a two year program for something like MRI and CT, but I planned on only going to a 1 year accelerated program in just one modality. Do you recommend that I go to rad tech school for two years or just get my masters in a two year program? They are about the same price but different degrees
hi!! please help!! the program i'm interested in is not listed on the JRCERT website but it IS listed on the ARRT website, may i please know the difference and should i continue looking into this program? would it be worth it? i'm hoping for a good answer because it's the only program not 3+ hours away from me😭
Hello there, before I moved to United States, I worked as radiologic technician in my country. I have more than 15 years experience in the radiology field. I was trained in Hospital and Clinic, I have certificate. now I would like to attend courses to become a licensed R.T in United States. I'd like to have advice from you, what should I do?
MRI only student here, so you’re saying my career opportunities as an MRI tech will be limited compared to the person who went through rad tech first? Will The Chances of getting a job as an mri tech be more challenging?
Hi and great video. Let's assume that Point (A) is the two years of radiological technology. Point (B) is Radiologist Assistant and Point (C) is Radiologist. On average, how long will it take someone to get to Point (B) then to (C) from Point (A) ?
It’s not a bad idea! I’m a currently in a rad tech program but I think I want to go into IR. I just took a student intern position in a cath lab so I’m excited to see how that works out. It may depend on where you live, but where I currently am there’s a need for IR techs so they are willing to cross train rad tech grads!
There are also direct ICVT programs like Forsyth Tech in Winston Salem, NC. You would sit for the RCIS exam. Most cath labs are hiring these graduates.
Well we know that's not true, all the research I've read about your choice of school has very little to do with your success in life. The Myth of an Ivy league education is overrated, people who attend Public or HBCU institutions succed as well as those who attended Ivy league. I don't think people in your field will be paid more if they attended an Ivy league, since most companies and hospitals have set pay scales. I didn't attend Ivy League, but I do supervise them on the job ✌🏿😊
I agree, I've been an RN for many years and I can't remember anyone asking me which school I attended..You, certifications and abilities are most important.
Served 21 years in the Army as a mechanic, that was my main job title. Completed 70 semester hrs in Marine Biology. Retired from the Army in 2008 at 38 years old. Decided not to pursue Marine Biology. But wanted something in the medical field. Chose Radiological Technologists, started in 2010. Graduated in 2013 Cum Laude. Passed the ARRT 1st go. Attended Computed Tomography, finished at the end of 2013. Passed that registry. All this to say, it's a great field to be in. Rad Tech is really the only modality that branches in multiple directions. Weather you choose a hospital, a stand alone ER, doctors office or even working for the US Government. I also sit on the Advisory Committee for the school i graduated from. I also still have contact and train students as well. If you put your heart and mind into the program, it will pay huge dividends for you in the long run. So whoever reads this i hope it helps. Thanks for sharing and wish you well. All the way from South East Texas.
Hell yeah, brother, I'm trying to be a rad tech. I was an 11B in the Army
You did all of that after your retirement from the army? Wow
I agree. Multimodality with the certification is the way to go. I graduated Rad Tech in Dec 2022. I am now about to take my CT and MR exams (finished all my clinicals for both). My plan is to learn Mammo or IR once I am done with these two exams. I want the ability to grow within the imaging field and multi modality is the way to go ❤
I’m currently looking into this program!! Thanks for this advice! 😊
You're so welcome!
also, wanted to add..if you become a nuclear med tech, the quality of life is by far the best imaging modality (depending on your place of work), volume is lower, pay is higher, call is far less likely,.
Thank you for the advice! I just applied to rad and mri and was accepted into both and I have to choose one. I was just about to go to school for mri but what you’re saying makes sense I would be limited in what I can do. I was just trying to avoid excess radiation exposure I can’t find a lot of info on how they’ve updated protection against a lot of exposure.
I know this is probably to late. But the radiation is way far less due to digital imaging. Hope this helps.
Yay glad this page found me 😊 . Applying to the program next year .
So glad you stumbled upon us! Wishing you all the success with your program application.
Thanks so much this was so helpful
currently in a 4-year program, on my second year, at a university for something completely unrelated to rad tech or anything medical related in general. my first 2yrs ive mainly done gen-eds. im thinking about applying to a 2yr school for rad tech but i would be completely leaving this city i enjoy and some of the best people ive met. i honestly think it would be a better, happier path for me but leaving what i enjoy at my current university is just holding me back. the acceptance rate of the place im looking at is only 34%... so im wondering if i should just apply and if i do not get in take it as a sign to not go through with it. thank you for the wonderful advice, and if that is the path i chose i will for sure take this advice.
Schools are important. For the reasons you stated.
I’m getting my bachelors in public health in May, and I’m deciding between diagnostic imaging (rad tech or ultrasound) or getting my masters in something like OT,PT, SLP. From what you said you recommended that people get trained in multiple modalities and that means for me I would need to go to a two year program for something like MRI and CT, but I planned on only going to a 1 year accelerated program in just one modality. Do you recommend that I go to rad tech school for two years or just get my masters in a two year program? They are about the same price but different degrees
Same price for an associates and masters lol? Please show me! I need that haha
So what do you need to major in to become a radiology technician what degree should I choose for this ?
hi!! please help!! the program i'm interested in is not listed on the JRCERT website but it IS listed on the ARRT website, may i please know the difference and should i continue looking into this program? would it be worth it? i'm hoping for a good answer because it's the only program not 3+ hours away from me😭
What’s a good program to join ?
Hello there,
before I moved to United States, I worked as radiologic technician in my country.
I have more than 15 years experience in the radiology field.
I was trained in Hospital and Clinic,
I have certificate.
now I would like to attend courses to become a licensed R.T in United States.
I'd like to have advice from you, what should I do?
MRI only student here, so you’re saying my career opportunities as an MRI tech will be limited compared to the person who went through rad tech first? Will The Chances of getting a job as an mri tech be more challenging?
scholorships please
That’s it?
Hi! Are you able to wear hearing aids as a Rad Tech?
yes
Hi and great video.
Let's assume that Point (A) is the two years of radiological technology.
Point (B) is Radiologist Assistant and Point (C) is Radiologist.
On average, how long will it take someone to get to Point (B) then to (C) from Point (A) ?
If you did it that way. 18 years
@gavininco1 wow that's not that long.
Radiologist is a Medical Doctor, so that is 8 yrs of school and about 3 yrs of residency
Should I start in radiology if I want to be a cardiovascular technologist?
It’s not a bad idea! I’m a currently in a rad tech program but I think I want to go into IR. I just took a student intern position in a cath lab so I’m excited to see how that works out. It may depend on where you live, but where I currently am there’s a need for IR techs so they are willing to cross train rad tech grads!
How is the math ? Is basic or algebra@@brandonfoley380
There are also direct ICVT programs like Forsyth Tech in Winston Salem, NC. You would sit for the RCIS exam. Most cath labs are hiring these graduates.
@@STRATUSVASCULARI’m doing my prerequisites now at Forsyth. I’m applying next March ! But you’re right they offer many radiology programs
Well we know that's not true, all the research I've read about your choice of school has very little to do with your success in life. The Myth of an Ivy league education is overrated, people who attend Public or HBCU institutions succed as well as those who attended Ivy league. I don't think people in your field will be paid more if they attended an Ivy league, since most companies and hospitals have set pay scales. I didn't attend Ivy League, but I do supervise them on the job ✌🏿😊
I agree, I've been an RN for many years and I can't remember anyone asking me which school I attended..You, certifications and abilities are most important.
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