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I want to be a RADIATION THERAPIST…HELP!?

radiology — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:48:40 +0000

I started out my radiology career as an LMRT, and my license has yet to land me a job. to be honest, iI just wanted a cushy job that pays decently in the san antonio area. But no one want’s to hire us. So it’s time to move on after TWO YEARS!!. could anyone knowlegdeable in the field tell me simply what I should research and what steps to take. Im only asking because I thought I did my research for becoming a limited scope x-ray tech

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Radiology technician, Radiation Therapist or Sonographer?

radiology — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:48:29 +0000

Which would be a better career path in terms of amount of work, salary and years of schooling needed? Radiology Technician Schools

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Do radiation therapists make much more than x-ray technicians?

radiology — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:48:25 +0000

i know theyre called radiologic technologists but umm anyways im about to earn my AA degree in radiology. I heard you can get a 12 month certification from their to become a radiation therapists? is it really worth going another 12 months of school? tha reason is because i live in Long beach ca with my parents and the only school offering this 12 month certification is city of hope school in duarte which is like 40 miles away. What should i do? i dont want to drive 40 miles everyday or move and have to pay rent unless its really worth it. of course when i get married ill move out but not yet. do you think an x-ray tech is a reasonable job with a good pay? what should i do? thanks

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How to obtain certification as a Radiation Technician?

radiology — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:48:22 +0000

I’m on active duty in the military and would like to eventually earn certification as a Dental Hygienist in Pennsylvania. For now, I’d like to get started earning a cert for radiology, so that upon getting out I can find a job as an assistant while I’m going to school for hygiene.

Is there a test I can study for or do I need a hands-on course to get qualified? I’ve searched around some on the internet but would prefer someone with experience explaining the process to me.

If you can help, thanks!

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Radiology technician vs Radiation therapist. In california?

radiology — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:48:49 +0000

Ok, lemme start telling you what I know and what i don’t understand.
A radiology technician takes x-rays and can also learn how to do MRI and CTs. From my point of view this could be a good career option cause one specializes in differents sectors so that will always have a job. Either doing CTs, MRIs, or xrays. But, in city college take 36 months to become a radiology technician, and according to bls.com his salary would be lower than a radiation therapist.

Radiation Therapist specializes in using a defined amount of radiation to help ppl diagnosed with cancer. TArgeting the zone would shrink or stop the growth of the cancer (if all goes well). This sounds better to me cause It helps the needy and is very motivating. But career-wise will have it’s limitations in finding jobs because it targets ‘only’ ppl with cancer.
In the city college it takes 27 months to get an A.S degree and ending up having an higher salary than the radiology technician…which does not makes sense to me.

If you were to advice me what route to take, assuming I would enjoy doing any of them to help ppl getting better, what would you recommend me?
Thanks in advance
Lucy
Thanks xxxrayguy. 65ks is more than enough for me. Are there jobs available out there or is hard to find one?

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Radiation therapy OR radiography, Which field is the best to study, comparing the demand, salary,….?

radiology — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:49:19 +0000

Is it better to get a BS in radiation therapy or AS in radiography? Which field will make me more competitive professional with so many options?

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Radiation Therapist?

radiology — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:48:48 +0000

I know I can find these answers online but I’d rather hear from an actual Therapist than from a website filled w/ a bunch of facts.

1. How do you define radiation therapy? What exactly do you do?

2. Why did you choose this as a career?

3. What school did you attend? What classes did you take? Hard? …?

4. Where do you work?

5. How hard to find a job?

6. Salary? … 1st year??? I know its personal but it’s really helpful for me to know.

7. Any regrets?

8. Downside of this career?

Anything else?

9. Oh… and would you consider it a good field for someone who is going into pre-med and doesn’t want to major in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry…?

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radiation therapist???

radiology — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:48:26 +0000

im planning on studying radiation therapy. but i would like to know if i only get a certificate in this field and not a degree can i still get a job? does it affect my salary???

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Is it hard to find work in the US as a Radiation Therapist with a BS?

radiology — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:48:32 +0000

I’m looking for a serious career change, and I really want to make sure it’s a stable field – especially since I have a family to support. I’ve done my research, and BLS.gov (among others) states that radiation therapy is an excellent choice due to salary and job outlook over the next ~10 years, but I’d really like to hear from Radiation students, graduates, and therapists – if possible. I’ve seen a few threads actually condemning Radiation Therapy as a “dead field”, due to the over-saturation and lack of job openings…

Contradictions are fun. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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what is a good Radiation Therapist career route?

radiology — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:49:07 +0000

I am interested in getting a bachelors degree in radiation therapy and i know associates is more prominent but, I have looked at MTSU and VCU they each have pre-profesional routes for radiation therapy where u take a course for 3 yrs then go and finish ur bachelor somewhere else. That is one route i have. Or the other route is to get a bachelors degree in some science field like with a tech aspect then get my certification as a radiation therapist. or is radiation therapy not a good idea, what about radiologic technology? If you have any ideas, recomendations or warnings that would be fantastic!! thanks

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