Duties and Responsibilities:X-ray techs combine bits of several professions into their job descriptions. Like nurses, they prepare patients for radiologic procedures, usually making sure patients are calm and in the proper position for the x-rays to be taken. This involves talking to the patients and determining their areas of concern, as well as sometimes collecting survey information or filing paperwork.
Another similarity with nurses is that x-ray techs primarily collect and deliver data to physicians; technologists are expressly forbidden from talking to patients about the results of their scans, or giving them any form of diagnosis. Skilled technologists may be able to spot breaks, hernia, and other problems in images, but are duty-bound to report these findings to a doctor for interpretation and action.
Salary: $43,00-$45,500
Education: Some certificate programs in X-ray technology last only six months. However, beginning in 2015, technicians must hold an associate’s degree from an accredit institution in order to be eligible for national certification through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Training programs in X-ray technology include courses in anatomy, biology and physics. Students take an in-depth look at the complex interactions between radiation and living tissue. Some programs also cover phlebotomy and intravenous drug administration. Most X-ray technicians complete both classroom and practical training.
Reflection: I think i would like to be a X-ray technician because its a well paying job.
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