Applying for RT school this summer as well! Hoping I get in, I’ve been waiting my whole life to do this. Sacrificed 14years for my kids and now I am ready to get back at it.
First year student here. Please prepare for the mental toll this program will take on you. I cry literally every other day. And imposter syndrome has never been more real. So just please. Those breaks you’re gonna get (winter break, spring break, etc), Make. Them. Count. Because you will feel powerless. And you have kids, so godspeed. Good luck though.
I'm starting X-ray school in May! For me, it's all about building relationships with my patients. It's incredibly rewarding when a patient specifically requests you because they feel comfortable with you. Currently, I assist in rooming patients at a cancer center, and it's a great feeling when they ask for me because they appreciate the care I provide. After X-ray school, my plan is to transfer to Radiation Therapy school. I absolutely love cancer care in general! By the way, I love your content definitely keep it up!
what i tell my students about theatre radiography Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED. 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
You are one of my biggest inspirations out here!!! PLEASE keep posting! I’m in my last year of pre reqs. Taking on A&P 1 once AGAIN, but I know I’ll get through it. I can’t wait to see you win Mia!! Thank you!🔥🔥🔥
I have two more semesters left in my program... I felt every single thing you said in this video lol. People who haven't experienced working in healthcare will never get it.. especially being a student balancing everything.
What i tell my students about theatre radiography Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED. 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
what i tell my students about theatre radiography Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED. 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
Hey Mia! I’m back under your comments to let you know that I passed my first semester of RAD school and today I started my second semester. TOMORROW, is my first day of clinical. 💛👀 Thank you for sharing your videos!! Can you do an updated video on your study habits and time management?
what i tell my students about theatre radiography Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED. 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
im so stressed, currently at a college doing parks & rec major, but i just worry about the lack of jobs and the low pay of it. i want to do xray tech but i overthink so much. never have struggled in school so i know i could do it but leaving my college would just be such a big change
Congratulations 🎉 clinical experience is great depending on the location. With my experience as a radiology student I was nervous also but it wasn’t so bad but I am proud that you got the job offer🎉
Thank you for sharing your story and being so honest! I’m thinking about getting into this field, and your video helped me to consider things I wouldn’t have even thought of so thank you for sharing! 🙏❤
Doing research on Rad Tech and this helped a lot. Looking to start school in July! Thanks for the info about clinicals, and the struggle of doing work without pay.
I’m having so much fun watching this video! You’re so informative and hilarious at the same time❤ I got a BA in stuff i’m not interested in because of the pressure of my parents but i’ve decided to finally go back to school for radiology. Luckily I’ve worked in many hospital settings (veterinary) and done rads on animals before so I know that the field is a good fit for me. I love how forreal you were about the clinicals experience and how it’s free labor because it will definitely try you!! thank you for sharing and i can’t wait to check out more of your content.
Loved the honesty of this video! I’ve been working in the hospital for years as an echo tech! I’ve been wanting to switch and my goal is MRI 😁 I haven’t been in school for years and it feels weird to go back as a 30 year old lol
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. It helped shed light on the field a little bit more for me. What I appreciated the most is that it gave me insight into the different types of patients you'd see as tech.
@@locst4r my gpa is a 3.54 and I got two Bs in my preqs class, the rest are As thankfully! My program is point based so we can take even more classes for more points. Overall I fall in the middle range so it can go either good or bad, thank you!! And good luck to you also
Thank you boo! It was just a big adjustment i literally saw pretty much everything! I think surgery for me at first was pretty scary but once i did multiple cases i got use to it
Thank you for being so open this video is just what I needed to see before getting into the program! Especially about that hospital part because I have a feeling I'm not going to like the hospital environment I don't like hospitals tbh. Like personally idk if I want an inmate throwing hands at me lmao I'll take the urgent care or outpatient, please. I also want that personal connection with people good to know you don't have to stick at a hospital for a year.
@@katelyntoth6627 the hospital setting definitely not for everyone and don’t allow ppl to make you feel like you should go directly into the hospital setting ! And surprisingly the inmates i encountered were chill 😂
I'm so confused. I don't know what to do. Should I do sonography, Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine? Sorry, everyone, I'm just so lost. I don't want a stressful job and I wouldn't mind being more with patients and having personal connections with each of them. :)
@@estephaniavecin561 i would recommend looking up sonography and radiology and see which one you like more. With radiology it’s a big umbrella so you are able to go into radiation therapy and nuclear medicine, mri, ct, mammo (radiology gives you the opportunity to do more)
Hey Mia! A future Rad Tech here (hopefully🤞🏾). I'm preparing to apply to Dallas College soon and I was wondering if there is any way to get the pre reqs down ahead of time before applying?
I was thinking about becoming an LPN, but I started looking at the pros and cons, and yea 😂. But I was looking into Sonography, but there’s no colleges within a 4 hour drive from me to attend. Now Im still looking into Radiology, but I am hesitant due to the possible exposure to radiation as an x-ray tech. Any tips for me?
I plan to apply for RT as soon as possible. I was wondering how the actual college part of it was like was it difficult and what is your recommendation on the best was to study and retain the knowledge.
What type of job do you have while going to school I’m thinking about leaving my 9-5 because I wouldn’t be able to go to school with that job. I just don’t know what other job I can get that’s flexible enough. Sorry for the long question lol!
Thank you for the info I have applied for the Medical Imaging Program in my city I’m praying 🙏🏽 I get in . I thank you for the information it was very helpful.
Just toured a college for their rad tech program and they were super kind, im graduating highschool this year so im really hoping this can be my future ur videos are definitely an inspiration and keep me pushing on wanting to pursue this 🫶
Hey I been in materials management for about 8 years rose up to supervisor but it’s still just not enough bread. Can you please tell me what is the first step to becoming a CT tech?
Hey!! New subscriber!! 🙌🏾🖤🙌🏾 Could you tell me how you found your tech aid position?? I haven't seen any listed in my area🤷🏾♀️ Do you have any tricks or tips? Thank you 🖤
Hi, thank you for posting this video. ❤ I’m considering the field as well. Would you suggest doing an associates or a certificate? Will an associates help me get more job opportunities?
@@mia_kayy Ok I see that Emory hospital has a certificate program and it says they’re accredited. It’s still 2 years though, so it’s probably best to just get the associates degree then.
@@mia_kayy Yes it says the program allows you to be eligible to take the ARRT exam. I’ll probably still look at some AS programs though. Thank you for your response 🙏🏽
Once you brought God into the mix you immediately had my attention 🤍 it’s so refreshing watching people who give the glory to him ! ✨I’m glad i found you because I’m now working on my prerequisites to become a Rad Tech 🥰
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Applying for RT school this summer as well! Hoping I get in, I’ve been waiting my whole life to do this. Sacrificed 14years for my kids and now I am ready to get back at it.
Me too. Applying for RT in the summer. I’m 35, nervous, excited and determined. Good luck!
Me too applying this coming fall. I waited till my kids was all in school.
First year student here. Please prepare for the mental toll this program will take on you. I cry literally every other day. And imposter syndrome has never been more real. So just please. Those breaks you’re gonna get (winter break, spring break, etc), Make. Them. Count. Because you will feel powerless. And you have kids, so godspeed. Good luck though.
You got this wishing you nothing but the best 🎉
We in the same boat! I start medical terminology in the Summer. We got this!
I'm starting X-ray school in May! For me, it's all about building relationships with my patients. It's incredibly rewarding when a patient specifically requests you because they feel comfortable with you. Currently, I assist in rooming patients at a cancer center, and it's a great feeling when they ask for me because they appreciate the care I provide. After X-ray school, my plan is to transfer to Radiation Therapy school. I absolutely love cancer care in general! By the way, I love your content definitely keep it up!
what i tell my students about theatre radiography
Michael `s theatre II Tips
1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working
2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume
3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient.
4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff
5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED.
6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine.
7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time
8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration.
9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England.
10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control.
11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang !
12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it.
13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way)
14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back.
15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill.
16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
The rawness of clinical. During our first week in class from clinical, most of us were comparing books vs reality. So this was good information!
"all they piggies went to the market" Gorll you had me cracking up at this
lol thank you 😂😂
@@mia_kayy You which one you recommend radiology technologist or MRI technologist ?
im applying, I love this there isn't many videos on rad techs so thank you!
You are one of my biggest inspirations out here!!! PLEASE keep posting! I’m in my last year of pre reqs. Taking on A&P 1 once AGAIN, but I know I’ll get through it. I can’t wait to see you win Mia!! Thank you!🔥🔥🔥
Dang omg thank you so much i really appreciate that! 😭and you keep pushing to! Don’t give up no matter how hard it get ❤️
I have two more semesters left in my program... I felt every single thing you said in this video lol. People who haven't experienced working in healthcare will never get it.. especially being a student balancing everything.
Congratulations 🎉 for making it! And it’s definitely not for the weak !
Hey I am an RT and graduated Brookhaven college in the Dallas area. It was hard program but help to work as an RT. I agree all what you say !!!
Thank you so much!! And you understand my pain 😭
Would you recommend brookhaven or Collin college
Was it hard to get accepted into the program? I am in Dallas, and that is what I am worried about.
How was the physics???
What i tell my students about theatre radiography
Michael `s theatre II Tips
1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working
2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume
3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient.
4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff
5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED.
6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine.
7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time
8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration.
9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England.
10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control.
11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang !
12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it.
13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way)
14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back.
15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill.
16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
I start clinicals for RAD in a few weeks so I’m pretty anxious. Thank you for your honesty. You are so sweet & genuine ❤
You got this!! And no problem at all I’m at a new clinical site and i have those same emotions!
what i tell my students about theatre radiography
Michael `s theatre II Tips
1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working
2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume
3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient.
4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff
5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED.
6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine.
7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time
8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration.
9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England.
10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control.
11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang !
12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it.
13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way)
14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back.
15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill.
16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
Hey Mia!
I’m back under your comments to let you know that I passed my first semester of RAD school and today I started my second semester. TOMORROW, is my first day of clinical. 💛👀
Thank you for sharing your videos!!
Can you do an updated video on your study habits and time management?
Hey boo!!! Congratulations I’m so proud of you 🥲!!!! Have a great day at clinicals tmw 🩷🩷
@@mia_kayy thank you!!
what i tell my students about theatre radiography
Michael `s theatre II Tips
1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working
2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume
3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient.
4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff
5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED.
6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine.
7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time
8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration.
9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England.
10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control.
11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang !
12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it.
13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way)
14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back.
15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill.
16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.
I'm an MRI student, and i can't wait for this part. I'm on my 3 semester, almost there.
im so stressed, currently at a college doing parks & rec major, but i just worry about the lack of jobs and the low pay of it. i want to do xray tech but i overthink so much. never have struggled in school so i know i could do it but leaving my college would just be such a big change
What state do you live in? We start at $35 in NJ
Congratulations 🎉 clinical experience is great depending on the location. With my experience as a radiology student I was nervous also but it wasn’t so bad but I am proud that you got the job offer🎉
Thank you so much 🥹🩷
@@mia_kayy your very welcome 🤗
I start my program in August and I applied for a radiology technologist assistant position so I hope I get it🙏🏾
I start my program in May!! just subscribed!
You got this 🩷
I start in august! Excited 💕
Thank you for sharing your story and being so honest! I’m thinking about getting into this field, and your video helped me to consider things I wouldn’t have even thought of so thank you for sharing! 🙏❤
Can you do a video on how you are studying for the ARRT
Yes i will !
Doing research on Rad Tech and this helped a lot. Looking to start school in July! Thanks for the info about clinicals, and the struggle of doing work without pay.
I am very interested in pursuing this career i start my pre reqs in may but im very worried about the amount of exposure to radiation
I’m having so much fun watching this video! You’re so informative and hilarious at the same time❤ I got a BA in stuff i’m not interested in because of the pressure of my parents but i’ve decided to finally go back to school for radiology. Luckily I’ve worked in many hospital settings (veterinary) and done rads on animals before so I know that the field is a good fit for me. I love how forreal you were about the clinicals experience and how it’s free labor because it will definitely try you!! thank you for sharing and i can’t wait to check out more of your content.
I’m number 8 on the waiting list!! 🎉🎉🎉
Loved the honesty of this video! I’ve been working in the hospital for years as an echo tech! I’ve been wanting to switch and my goal is MRI 😁 I haven’t been in school for years and it feels weird to go back as a 30 year old lol
Now that you’re in clinicals, do you see a lot of job opportunity? Are they wanting to hire right away?
I’m about to apply to the rad program at El Centro 🙌🏾
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. It helped shed light on the field a little bit more for me. What I appreciated the most is that it gave me insight into the different types of patients you'd see as tech.
im actually considering going to school for Radiology and im so glad i found your page!! i love your content already! Keep going girl :)
@@cherriarobinson5270 thank you so much 🩷
I start clinical on Tuesday and I’m on night rotation. Good luck!
How are you clinicals going
I’m waiting to see if I got into my program, please wish me luck!
what was your gpa and grades like? I’m applying next year. GOOD LUCK!!
@@locst4r my gpa is a 3.54 and I got two Bs in my preqs class, the rest are As thankfully! My program is point based so we can take even more classes for more points. Overall I fall in the middle range so it can go either good or bad, thank you!! And good luck to you also
You got this good luck !!
@@locst4r i don’t remember my gpa but i know for my prerequisites i had to have an A or B to get into the program
@@mia_kayy thank you💕
"All their piggies went to the market" is wild. 😂 Very informative video, thank you!!
Sis what did you see. You just scared me lol.
Congrats on getting hired!🎉
Thank you boo! It was just a big adjustment i literally saw pretty much everything! I think surgery for me at first was pretty scary but once i did multiple cases i got use to it
Thank you for being so open this video is just what I needed to see before getting into the program! Especially about that hospital part because I have a feeling I'm not going to like the hospital environment I don't like hospitals tbh. Like personally idk if I want an inmate throwing hands at me lmao I'll take the urgent care or outpatient, please. I also want that personal connection with people good to know you don't have to stick at a hospital for a year.
@@katelyntoth6627 the hospital setting definitely not for everyone and don’t allow ppl to make you feel like you should go directly into the hospital setting ! And surprisingly the inmates i encountered were chill 😂
I'm so confused. I don't know what to do. Should I do sonography, Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Nuclear Medicine? Sorry, everyone, I'm just so lost. I don't want a stressful job and I wouldn't mind being more with patients and having personal connections with each of them. :)
@@estephaniavecin561 i would recommend looking up sonography and radiology and see which one you like more. With radiology it’s a big umbrella so you are able to go into radiation therapy and nuclear medicine, mri, ct, mammo (radiology gives you the opportunity to do more)
Hey can you talk about some study tips and what kind of info we need to know
I have one video i made about study tips but I’ll make another video over the essentials things you should know
Thank you so much for this video.
Hey Mia!
A future Rad Tech here (hopefully🤞🏾). I'm preparing to apply to Dallas College soon and I was wondering if there is any way to get the pre reqs down ahead of time before applying?
Heyy!! I would take your prerequisites and get the certificate that gives you extra points
I see where you are going!!! I’ve looked up everything I can find about DC and somehow didn’t find this. So greatfuk
I’m in Dallas too! What school do you attend? I’ve been thinking about going back to school and thought about Collin but idk if they have a program
OMG! Can I get your contact? I’m currently looking at Dallas College and stressed because I need to pick someone’s brain and get some feedback.
@@liviamac8780 i would say tcc
Are you able to apply for unemployment while going to school?
I was thinking about becoming an LPN, but I started looking at the pros and cons, and yea 😂. But I was looking into Sonography, but there’s no colleges within a 4 hour drive from me to attend. Now Im still looking into Radiology, but I am hesitant due to the possible exposure to radiation as an x-ray tech. Any tips for me?
Hey love your content. The finish line is near but are you thinking about going into another modality or stick with x-ray?
Thank you so much ❤️❤️and yes mammo and mri
Sounds like you would make a great nurse.
I plan to apply for RT as soon as possible. I was wondering how the actual college part of it was like was it difficult and what is your recommendation on the best was to study and retain the knowledge.
What type of job do you have while going to school I’m thinking about leaving my 9-5 because I wouldn’t be able to go to school with that job. I just don’t know what other job I can get that’s flexible enough. Sorry for the long question lol!
Try work from home I do billing and coding and do night classes at 5pm
Thank you for the info I have applied for the Medical Imaging Program in my city I’m praying 🙏🏽 I get in . I thank you for the information it was very helpful.
Just toured a college for their rad tech program and they were super kind, im graduating highschool this year so im really hoping this can be my future ur videos are definitely an inspiration and keep me pushing on wanting to pursue this 🫶
Did you work and go to school ?
I'm researching rt and I got excited because I've seen a Dallas college lol
@@sashacarr29 i would recommend tcc
@@mia_kayydid you go to TCC?
@@BellaBeeBaby i went to dallas college but i recommend tcc
Can you use clinicals as job experience if you don’t get a job offer from the hospital you did clinicals at?
That’s tuff..
I just started a&p 1 two weeks ago. Hopefully everything goes well. I’m somewhat nervous
I’m starting school as an MRI tech and need to interview few professionals in this field. Can I do a quick interview with you?
I really want to look into radiology! How can I find the best program for me though?
Do you know Mel B? She did our Kettering seminar here in Jacksonville!
So what’s the difference between x ray tech and MRI
do you have time to work another job while having to do clinicals?
Question how long would you have to go to school before being certified to work in the felid ??
Depending if your doing associates program (2 years) bachelor (4 years)
I really like this video, you're so animated and funny. 😊😊
Did you need experience prior to getting accepted into the program?
No you didn’t however it did help ALOT
Hey I been in materials management for about 8 years rose up to supervisor but it’s still just not enough bread. Can you please tell me what is the first step to becoming a CT tech?
How intense is the homework for radiology program?? I apply in couple weeks
My program i don’t really get homework it just test and pop quizzes
How long is the clinicals? 3 weeks? 2 weeks?
For about 9-10 months
How much we can get as a x ray tech?
Hey!! New subscriber!! 🙌🏾🖤🙌🏾 Could you tell me how you found your tech aid position?? I haven't seen any listed in my area🤷🏾♀️ Do you have any tricks or tips? Thank you 🖤
I want to do this soooo bad!!!!!!
Hey, what did you use to study for the registry?!
Is the X ray tech and Radiology tech same?
Yes
How many years of college is RT?
Hi, thank you for posting this video. ❤ I’m considering the field as well. Would you suggest doing an associates or a certificate? Will an associates help me get more job opportunities?
@@RedeemedEra the only options are an associates or bachelor
@@mia_kayy Ok I see that Emory hospital has a certificate program and it says they’re accredited. It’s still 2 years though, so it’s probably best to just get the associates degree then.
@@RedeemedEra i would ask do you gain “LMRT” once you complete the program or “ARRT” if they say your eligible for “ARRT” then i would
@@mia_kayy Yes it says the program allows you to be eligible to take the ARRT exam. I’ll probably still look at some AS programs though. Thank you for your response 🙏🏽
What was your work schedule like during clinicals?
My job worked with my schedule so i did at least 20 hours or less a week
Can you do a video interview for radiology school
I hate the operating room. Only thing making me not want to work at a hospital.
Omgg can i message you !!! i’m applying to that school and i got questions :))
What state are you in?
Texas her scrub says Dallas
Congratulations 🎉🎉 omg
Not the piggies at the market 😂😂
Blur your college on your shirt mama… thinking of your safety.
All of my classes are online I’m no longer on the campus
You which one you recommend radiology technologist or MRI technologist ?
Once you brought God into the mix you immediately had my attention 🤍 it’s so refreshing watching people who give the glory to him ! ✨I’m glad i found you because I’m now working on my prerequisites to become a Rad Tech 🥰
I am applying in the fall I am so ready 🥹
Did you get in?