Need To Ask About Becoming A X-ray Tech?
I have started my pre reqs to become an x-ray tech. is this a good job and do you like doing it? how was your schooling and clinicals..did they give you a hard time and make you do all the dirty work?
i have also just learned about a procedure
(barium enema–BE) ?? you must give enemas? does this procedure come through there alot? is there any other terrible procedures like this? Do x-ray techs deal alot with body fluids(poop)?
Do the modalities such as Nuc med, mri deal with these types of procedures also??
I am going to do some shadowing so i can learn more before i begin my professional classes.
Posted on October 16, 2009 at 1:33 am by radiology · Permalink
In: MRI Technician Jobs · Tagged with: About, Becoming, Need, Tech, Xray
In: MRI Technician Jobs · Tagged with: About, Becoming, Need, Tech, Xray
on October 16, 2009 at 2:25 am
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Almost all the modalities have to deal with at least some form of bodly fluid. Barium Enemas are still done, but it all depends on where you are working and what you are working in. Its mainly hospitals that deal with those types of exams. Some outpatient centers may do some. If you are at an orthopedic hospital you will very seldom see a B.E. The training behind it depends on the program you are applying to and what you put into it. (some programs are much much better than others) As a Radiographer you will deal with some form of bodily fluid especially in the ER when you are doing your clinical rotations as well as going to the O.R.(if your program requires) It is a rewarding career as you can branch out to MR, CT, specials, US, NUC Med, Radiation Therapy and beyond. If you have any more questions just ask. I hope this helps.