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1 year certification for Limited Radiology Technician….is it worth it?

I have a friend who would like to pursue a career in the radiology field. He says he will do a 1 year certification and get a job in the field. I looked up the pay and its /hr. so that is about 8 a day and 0 a week (assuming 8 hour shifts). This is about 00 a month and this is BEFORE taxes. After taxes i am guessing it will be about 00 even.. I pointed out to him that that is not even enough to live on and he will be sinking probably OVER ,000 into school.

He insists he will make more and I am wrong about these figures. I dont see that happening.

MY QUESTION: Does anyone know what the average and MAX pay is for a 1 year certification in this field (LIMITED RADIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN). He lives in Texas now and wants to relocate up north so if you know average /MAX salary by region that is helpful. Thanks.

Posted on July 2, 2010 at 9:50 pm by radiology · Permalink
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  1. Written by Manuela
    on July 2, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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    Does anyone is the issue, it is not that happening

  2. Written by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT)
    on July 2, 2010 at 10:26 pm
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    No, it’s not worth it. Many places will not hire limited technicians. He would be much better off becoming a radiologic technologist.
    https://www.asrt.org/content/abouttheprofession/_AboutTheProfession.aspx

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