Career questions tagged radiologytech
What is your best tip or piece of advice for someone who is about to go into school for radiology?
Going to be starting a radiologic technology program in the spring. I am super excited and would like to be as prepared as possible for when I attend!
What are the best and hardest parts of working as a Radiation Therapist?
Im a highschool senior and Im trying to figure out if a career in Radiation Therapy or as an MRI Tech would be better for me. I love both aspects and purposes of each job, but just wondering what are your experiences? Any help or tips are much appreciated thank you!!
What are the most important skills in radiology to be successful?
I am graduating in may of 2026, and plan to go into the radiology field to be a rad tech. Any tips given would be very appreciated.
Should I live on campus or commute?
I live about an hour away from the college I would like to attend. I am caught in between if I should live there or commute. Some days my classes start as early as 7 am. I do not mind driving and I feel like it would be doable to drive. Living there also has its perks. Any advice/pros or cons are welcome! #Fall25
What makes you successful Radiology Technician?
I am currently a 17 year old senior in East Hall High school ready to start my Radiology career. #Fall25 #Radiology
I am an undecided student but I want to major in Radiology. How can I get started ?
I’m a student at Winona state Univeristy, and my major is undecided. I’ve always wanted to work in the medical field, and I was interested in Radiology. I want to be a radiology technician and i’m wondering if it’s worth getting a bachelors degree for it. Are there any pros & cons? What classes are recommended? Please let me know.
What is the single best piece of advice you can give someone entering a radiologic technology program? #Spring25
What is the single best piece of advice you can give someone entering a Radiologic Technology program? #Spring25
What are your overall thoughts on how it might be interacting with patients and assisting them when they are in their appointment?
What is are your overall thoughts what you do ? Is it difficult to interact with the patients while doing your work?
After completing Radiography school what is the best way to find a job? #Spring25
I am currently applying to school to become a Rad Tech and I am so excited and I just want to know more about life after graduation.
How can I position myself at the forefront of AI integration in radiology to not only stay relevant but become a leader in shaping the future of diagnostic imaging? #Spring25
Radiology is rapidly evolving with the integration of artificial intelligence in workflow optimization, and diagnostics. As a soon-to-be radiologic technologist, understanding how to leverage AI tools while maintaining clinical expertise is key to staying competitive and delivering better patient care. You want to not only adapt to these changes but be a driver of innovation.
What Should I expect as an upcoming radiology student?
I was recently accepted into a radiology program, and I am not sure what to expect. It will be my second year of college, but my first year in this program.
What dual enrollment classes should I take next semester in order to become an X-Ray Technician?
For my next school year, I plan on pursuing Dual enrollment and was wondering what classes I should take. The courses that I thought would be good for my future career (Radiologist(specifically x-ray technician)) Health Care providers/assistance, Health information management, Biolgy and Physiology, Health services administration, Health sciences, anatomy and physiology, human nutrition, Nursing-Generic-undergraduates, and surgical technology studies. I was wondering what would be the absolute best classes for me to take. And as far as math and chemistry go would I need to take those classes again? Please help.
What type of ultrasound technician makes the most money?
I heard that neurosonography brings in the most but then I learned that that isn't a formal job anymore because it became a subset to another role.
After you graduate to be a Radiologic Technician, do you use math on a daily basis on the job?
I am looking to go into being a Radiologic Technician but I'm not so great at math.
How can I further my education if i become an x ray technician with an associates degree Or is an associates enough to live a comfortable lifestyle financially ?
Freshman Community College student
Choosing the right major :(
I'm currently having a crisis about choosing a college major. I'm a 30-year-old female who moved to the United States 7 years ago, and English is my second language. I work full-time at a large hospital as a transporter, and prior to that, I worked as a patient care technician with a CNA certification. My gpa is 3.9. I'm afraid I will choose the wrong major and also really tired about thinking about it. I'm torn between three majors: respiratory care, nursing, and radiologic technology. While working as a patient care tech, I realized that nursing is a very stressful job, and I kind of gave up on pursuing it. However, I know that it comes with decent salary that's why I still think about it, but it is at the end of my list. I just applied to a Respiratory Care (BAS) program and got accepted. I like the idea of Respiratory Care because it offers more specialization than nursing, but I am not sure %100. Radiologic Technology is also great option, but the rumors of AI potentially replacing the jobs in the field makes me think twice. Also, I sometimes feel very self-conscious about my accent. Since Radiologic Technology requires less direct patient interaction, it seems like a good option. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
How do I know the career i chose is the right one for me and that I will enjoy and be great at it one day if and when i decide to pursue that certain career?
my tip is to ask a thorough question that is easy to answer and can have a direct answer.
What are some good tips for Rad Techs?
I am the first in my family to consider this field in the health care, however my mom was a CNA she isn’t sure what to do with a rad techs program.
Are there different types of radiologists, and if so, what is the difference between them?
I am interested in radiology but feel like I need to become more educated on what it really is and how to get there.
Hello! My name is Vy, I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Radiology Tech field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! Please help me by answering these 13 questions to take part in my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. What is the salary or pay like? 12. What is the work environment like? 13. What tasks do you perform on a day to day basis as a radiologic technician?
Do you need a bachelors or just an associates degree in a radiology technician career??
bachelors or associates in california
Why did you decide to work in this industry?
My goal is to gain a better understanding of what other people think about an industry before I choose a career
Does your work affect your personal lifestyle?
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What educational preparation do you recommend for this field
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What does a typical work day look like for you?
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Why do people quit this profession?
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What is something you wished you knew before entering that career?
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What do you love most about your job?
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What is the most difficult part of your job?
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