WORK Q&A *ct + mri technologist*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ย. 2021
- Hi loves! In today's video I answer your questions related to my job as a CT and training MRI technologist!
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· information on pursuing post-primary CT & MRI:
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· Individual State Licensure Information: www.asrt.org/main/standards-a...
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· age: 25
· location: North Dakota
· degree: AAS in Radiologic Technology
· job: CT/MRI Technologist
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Your annoyance with Greys Anatomy TV show is so true! I am an MRI technologist in Seattle, WA so I totally understand and appreciate what you’re saying. So many people ask me what their results are of the scan and/or ask me if I am a radiologist. No, and no. I am not a doctor and no I cannot read and interpret your scans. That is practicing medicine without a medical license. Lol. I wish shows like that would honor all healthcare workers in their true light instead of making it seem as though there are ONLY surgeons and nurses in healthcare. We have technologists, transporters, phlebotomists, respiratory therapists, lab techs, and so many more! I too watch the show but I always get so annoyed watching how wrong they get my chosen profession.
SO well said! 💕
I want to go back to school to be an xray tech (I'm in my 40s, but I don't think it's ever too late to do something). After going through a couple of MRI's (because of endo...and then ended up with early stage ovarian cancer) and having xrays, CT's, ultrasounds, etc... I became more interested in it. This year I binge watched Grey's Anatomy and got into it, but when the doctors wanted a CT scan for the patient and then the next time they are in the scan, it's not a CT, but an open MRI. I cringed and laughed too at the fact that they didn't know the difference.
@@fiddlegirl79 it is never too late to go back, I whole heartedly agree. Please do, there is a technologist shortage and you are needed in the field. X-ray background you can go into any other modalities afterwards too. I am sorry you had to go through all thw health scaries. I hope that you are healed and better now. 🤍
@@stephanielacoco Thanks Stephanie. I am doing a lot better now. My last chemo treatment was November of last year! I do plan on going back eventually. Don't have the money right now to go back to school. I also wanted to wait a little bit to make sure my health stays solid before I decide to go back. I plan on applying for a job at my local hospital later this month to help with money...and I think the hospital will help with cost of the school when I go back if I work there.
Thanks for including us transporters !
I've totally been there with crying evey day during your lunch break. So happy for you that this job is so much better!
I’m so sorry to hear that! I appreciate that so much 💕
thank you for this video! I applied for my program back in October for nuclear medicine so this was very helpful. I am so so glad you're feeling better at your new job! I cant imagine the frustration and stress you went through. I also am going through a phase with people taking advantage of me and I'm trying so hard to stay strong so I definitely know how you feel. I hope the very best for you and I love your videos so much!!
Congratulations on starting your program!! Keep your head up and remember your worth!
Thank you for answering all of those questions. (One was mine so extra thank you ☺️) I think this gave a good overall picture of your journey and of what this field entails.
Thank you for watching! :)
Thank you for this video. As I am sitting writing my entry essay I was searching for a motivation video. Here you are!!! Thank you .. prayers for fast & healthy healing from surgery.
Good luck with your essay! 😊 thank you so much!
i'm in a 2 year program as well currently it's also a community college and it's a D.M.I. program that is very well known and has a good reputation for producing good X-RAY TECHNOLOGISTS it's 1,950 clinical hrs after we finish all of our academic learning like A&P, ENGLISH, Integration of patient care etc.. there is a local hospital for our clinical rotations/ for our 1,950 hrs etc.. I was originally going to get into Nursing but I am very glad I looked into X-RAY / radiology etc.. prior to getting into a Nursing program.
your videos keep me excited to get through college 💗
Aw! you’ve got this 😊
Julia, I really want to thank you for this video! I have been through a lot trying to figure out want I wanted to do. I had my mind set on CT in 2020 but letting family members and friends get in my head really made it difficult for me. I finally got myself together and going for something I really want. I start my rad tech program in June and I was wondering how could I become a CT tech without paying 4,000$ and another year of schooling at my local technical college. Thank you for making my decision seem possible❤️ God bless you for this video💞
I’m so happy for you and PROUD of you! Life is too short to not do what you love! 💕
If you need a prospective for MRI I share my journey thru MRI school and finding a job. Thanks for this video Julia!
Great video!! I’ve been so interested in this field and I’ve learned a lot from this! Also random comment, your videos are so creative I feel like you’d be an absolute pro at animal crossing😂
hahah I used to play that often!
Happy Thanksgiving day Julia I loved your vlogs gurl because you are sweetheart and you are amazing productive
That's cool that your gonna have all modalities under your belt. I'm thinking of going back to get my X-ray license. I have a MR ARRT.
Thank you! Best of luck! 😊
Happy early Thanksgiving, Julia!❤️
I hope you have a great thanksgiving!
You too, Julia!
Nice contents! And I really enjoyed your videos! and it helps me to figure out what I might encounter when I become a registered radiologic technologist. I am 3rd Year student Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology from Philippines! Keep uploading ATE JULIA
What are some supplies you would recommend for study, organization, bags/ backpacks to help keep up with school items
16:20!!!!! AGHHHH I WISH I COULD TALK TO YOU AS A FRIEND hahaha so much has happened since I graduated. I love MRI I’m so happy you joined the gang. It’s so cool that you have an open MR
you can always send me a message! 😊 it's been so fun to learn!
What do you like about MRI? Is it tough being on call a lot or not getting lunches or pee break?
Would you recommend MRI over CT? I’m a current xray tech looking to advance in my career but not sure which modality to choose. I’ve been in CT but never had the chance to see MRI
Hey Julia! I am currently an exercise science major. Is it still possible to apply for radiology program? Also im confused after radiology school you can be a ct tech and a mri tech? or do you usually have to choose one?
Hello. I don't really comment on youtube videos but I just wanted to make a little message of thanks for being a great motivation for helping me truly decide to go for radiography! I'm from the Philippines too haha
Aw thank you so much! 😊
I would also like to say Salamat to Julia! Keep up the great work with all these motivational videos 😄👍
If you want a clinic job I would recommend an orthopedic clinic! My X-ray load is more than when I did clinicals in the hospital.
Absolutely! Ortho was always the busiest of my clinical sites
Hello Julia! I appreciate your rad tech videos. I’m a high school senior wondering what I want to do. I thought rad tech would be a great program but I have fear of blood. It not really serious. Every time I see blood it makes me feel like someone has drown out all my energy. I’m trying to find way to overcome it. I wanted to ask about the exposure to blood when you were in school and as you started working?
I would really appreciate your answer and advice. Thanks 😊
Hi! I see blood on a daily basis when I start IVs and draw blood for creatinine exams! Also, radiology is involved in almost all traumas that come through the ER so you may encounter some gnarly things. Also rad techs (specifically x-ray) go into surgery to run a machine called a c-arm, so you will see it often there too! We were required to go into surgery cases for my program, so it's kind of unavoidable :(
Hello. I tried to ask earlier but phone problems, don't know if got it. I have to go for lumbar spine MRI. It's embarrassing because policy is have to wear a gown, which rides up because of spine problems. I have to wear 80 denier minimum pantyhose, and go commando. Things will show and will ask for towel. But is it common to find a man wearing pantyhose? Will they laugh when in tube? I never had problem before but it's different brand and could wear sweat pants plus have a medicine implant device with catheter going from belly to spine. Is it big deal men wearing Pantyhose for mri Tyvm. Was embarrassing.
I’m trying to study now… 🤯 it’s in gibberish!! To know all the vascular and itty bitty pieces for anatomy + the physics and core 💀 good luck!!!
I know what you mean! 😵💫 you’ve got this!!
I’m in extern right now!!
Hii julia, this shows a wonderful great opportunities.. can you make a whole video for the persons who are interested in us jobs the basic requirements..that would be great
Check the description box for my playlists!
Hi Julia! Thanks so much for this video! I just graduated in August 2021 and started working x-ray at an outpatient center in NJ, already cross training MRI & in the near future CT. Now looking forward to do weekends at a hospital doing x-ray to have the tech experience in the ER, OR, & fluoro. I am also a hospice aide (close to 10yrs). I totally agree with you that Radiology is not really valued. I really appreciate your honesty in your videos!
Also, what books or links do you recommend to learn cross sectional anatomy?
Good luck on your boards, you got this👍🏻
Thank you so much!
Happy Thanksgiving🦃🥧!
Take care & stay safe out there😷🧤🤗
That’s so awesome! Congratulations with cross-training 😊
mrimaster.com under the anatomy tab is GREAT!
Thank you so much and you too!!!
hi which is more hard sonography or xray tec as per study is considered .... and do you have to move machines as sonographers do ... which is a more hard job as comparing these two
hi which is more hard sonography or xray tec as per study is considered .... and do you have to move machines as sonographers do ... which is a more hard job as comparing these two
Hey, Christine! I am also a radiographer but in France. Could you please tell me about the way you work in US like your number of hours per day, the frequency of examinations, if you have time to talk to patients, do you lead the exams on your own or with a colleague, are the radiologists friendly... Thanks a lot and as well I am interested in how it is being a radiographer in other countries. Have a beautiful day!
Ooops, I wrote your name badly 🥴... sorry.
Julia help! I take my boards in 3 weeks and was wondering what the best form of review was for you?
Hi! I used Rad Tech Boot Camp! Check the description box for the link to the playlist of my videos that I have talking about my radiography boards!
Hi Julia, i have seen your tiktoks recently and I personally love them because your lifestyle is like my goal now
. Im from Spain and i am studying to be a ray tech and my dream is to work in united states but I have a problem. Well, many of them, but the the question that I hope you can solve for me is the following. After getting my degree as an X-ray technician, I would like to continue studying to, in a more distant future, be a dentist. For that I need to study while I work.
So my question is, Do you think I could combine the ray tech job with my studies, or would it be so much.
Sorry for my english and my lousy explanation, I hope you you understood me, and you can answer me. Thank you!
Just responded to your comment on tiktok :) also I’m a technologist, not technician. Technicians repair equipment!
No Julia obviously haha but I work in the US. I was a dental assistant for a long time and now I'm an x-ray tech. The amount of time it takes to become a dentist is around 12 YEARS of schooling. That includes a master's degree (about 6 years), a doctorate (about 2-3 years), and a residency (about 2 years). And if you specialize in orthodontics, pediatrics, oral surgery, etc, that adds years too depending on which you choose. The knowledge I needed as an assistant to take x-rays was pretty minimal and the knowledge you get in dental school is taught throughout. It would be a waste of time, energy and money to become an x-ray tech before starting the dental route. To answer your question though, you could study as a tech, assuming you can handle the load.
what did you dislike the most about your old job? And for someone just getting interested in being a rad tech what things besides taking an intro class would you recommend? Are there any books to read?
The gaslighting from the higher ups and being taken advantage of. I didn’t personally read any books, but shadowing helps a lot to see if you have any interest!
@@JuliaKristine wym by gaslighting or getting taken advantage of? Im applying for the program next year 😩
I want to work in the United States as a radiologist. Tell me what are the requirements for me to work there, please 😿🙏💓
Not related, but can you do an updated apartment tour?
Yes! I will soon
Do you think it's worth it to go for a degree off the bat in MRI instead of X-Ray? I live in a rural area and the closest school for X-Ray is over 2 hours away but there is an MRI program about 45 min from me. I like the idea of being able to spend time with 1 patient longer than having to do a ton of X-Ray patients because I'm a people person and think I'd enjoy the imagine part of MRI more. I know someone who is a X-Ray tech who says to do X-Ray and THEN learn MRI but I'm wondering if it is worth going a longer route to the goal or MRI or just going for the MRI program. Thoughts?
Also, with Grey's I laugh at how they handle EVERY part of patient care, they portray it like the doctor is doing everything when they ignore ED Techs, nurses, CNAs, all aspects of imaging, etc. but then I think, if they showed how it really was the episodes would have to be forever long because most people have no clue how things actually are in healthcare lol
if i am not mistaken, you can't just go to mri. bare minimum for a modality is at least having xray schooling degree. then either get on the job training or go into a year long mri course, get certified in it, etc.
@@sidology1.0 MRI is a primary pathway. You don’t need x ray for it.
MRI is very different from the other modalities. With MRI it’s truly an art. You control every aspect of the imaging process to produce images with the desired contrast. You can make beautiful images, or you can make images in a super fast way. You get to really use your brain, it’s all theoretical physics. X ray is just, taking a picture pretty much. I’d go straight to MRI if there is enough employees who take MRI certification in lieu of x ray licensure. If most employers want you to be x ray in your state, then just do x ray first.
How can I get ARRT?
It's tough?🙄
Hey girl I saw your from ND, I'm from SD and was wondering where you went to school at? I'm trying to figure out where I want to go to school.
Hey! I went to Northland Community and Technical College in MN
did you get a certified credit certificate to become a MRI ? or did you actually get a degree in Radiology?
I have an A.A.S. in Radiology Technology, then cross-trained into MRI
Would I be able to go straight into CT and then get my MRI cert afterwards ? Or do I have to start off in X-ray?
CT is a post-primary modality so you have to have a primary first (my primary is radiography) in order to sit for CT boards. MR is both primary or post-primary, so you can either go to a dedicated MR program or do radiography first
@@JuliaKristine thank you so much(:
This is funny to me cause I went to Northland for nursing and then to NDSU for Radiologic Sciences!! 😂😂 and I know exactly what advisor you mentioned!!
That same advisor did the same exact thing to me when I applied for the Northland program and then I just decided to just transfer to NDSU since all my generals transferred. Then I applied that first fall and got in at Avera in Sioux Falls! :)
omg no way! 😂 that’s so awesome! Congratulations!!!
I’m so confused lol. What’s the difference between being licensed and registered?
Registered means you have graduated a rad tech program and passed your ARRT boards and have earned your R.T.(R) credentials.
Licensed is dependent on each state. For example:
- North Dakota requires technologists to be registered through ARRT and licensed through the state’s organization, NDMIRTB, in order to legally work
- Minnesota only requires technologists to be registered through ARRT to legally work
Thank you for you information is very useful why I love ur video and vlogs, so julia can you help me am a student 4th class of radiology and ultrasound technology I have a graduation research project?
I’m not a sonographer! Sorry I’m unable to help!
I’m 17 almost 18 and I’m really interested in this field but I’m squeamish about needles do you get used to it? Or should I not go for this field?
I've never been scared of needles, but I would give it a try if I were you! Don't let your fears stop you from doing something you feel passionate about!
@@JuliaKristine thank you!! i watch your videos a lot I feel really passionate about the medical field and I think it’s so cool I’m really interested I just hope I can overcome my fear😅😂
Is xray harder than ultrasound?
I’m not an ultrasound technologist, so I wouldn’t be able to answer your question! From what I’ve seen while shadowing though, ultrasound seems harder - in my opinion
Did u get certified as a radiology technician before becoming a MRI tech? Or did you go straight into a MRI program?
I’m a technologist, not a technician! Technicians repair the machines. I went to a 21-month AAS radiologic technology program, then did on-the-job training for CT, then on-the-job for MRI
@@JuliaKristine Do they also teach you the MR physics needed for the certification exam during cross training?
@@omarperez7653 No, all education is self taught through modules! It’s called Structured Education and you need 16 credits. I used ASRT CT Basics and MR Basics!
@@JuliaKristine Thank you for the video! I have experience working as a patient care technician in the hospital and would occasionally assist nurses with transporting patients to get a CT or MRI done. I was able to see what CT and MRI do and it gained my interests. I am not sure which I would be interested in more so I think it is best to start radiology and try them all. I am in the NJ area and there are 4 month programs for CT and MRI after you complete x ray. I am not sure if there is on the job training, I would really prefer that
Hi julia
What did you study for your CT registry 😬
ASRT CT Basics and MyCTRegistryReview.com
Do you work in ct by yourself?
No I have 3 other coworkers
hi which is more hard sonography or xray tec as per study is considered .... and do you have to move machines as sonographers do ... which is a more hard job as comparing these two
I’m not a sonographer so I don’t have the experience to answer your question! Maybe someone else can help out!
I'm concerned about the extensive xray exposure with fluro and portable being frequent in the hospitals. I hope for a clinic immediately.
If you get pregnant can you still do your job?
Of course!
💦💦..Hi Julia, I have a question regarding the Covid 19 & flu shot mandates, is there a difference in the (mandatory mandates) for people working in a
Hospital setting VS. an Outpatient (clinic) facility
it's the only thing that's putting the brakes on me in going for this career decision.
I want to prepare for an MRI career but definitely will not get Vaccinated.
am I going to have a hard time getting in any facility because of my no-Vaxx decision?
thnxs ahead of time Julia 💦
Most Medicare facilities required their workers to be vaccinated. Every facility is different though, so you would have to inquire with your school and employer
@@JuliaKristine
thanks Julia, I will do that.👍...
@@ellitestar I think some places allow for exemptions too (ex. religious regions)
You’re welcome!
@@JuliaKristine
religious regions? never heard or thought about that one.👍. thank you once again for your great help & continued success with your channel. I will look into it..💦
@@ellitestar how did you do? I caved in and got the vaccine 😖
You should start reacting to stuff like other medical TH-cam channels do. I think as a radiology technologist you should react to the Michael Vey book series by Richard Paul Evans and assess its accuracy. So basically in the books, medical device company Elgen Inc developed a new imaging machine that was supposed to be more advanced than MRI technology called the MEI (Magnetic Electron Induction) that was supposed to detect diseases like cancer early on using electrons. They got FDA approval for limited human testing in a hospital, but it malfunctioned and caused newborn babies in the hospital to develop electrical superpowers. I wonder if a machine like the MEI could be possible in the future.
Oh wow! I’ve never heard of that book series, but I’ll look into it!
if i skip rad tech and go straight into an MRI program and get hired as an MRI technologist would it be possible to be cross-trained in CT?
Unfortunately no! CT is considered a post-primary pathway with the ARRT. This means you would have to be ARRT registered in Radiography, Nuc Med, or Radiation Therapy first in order to be registered in CT. I know it's confusing, so this page might help explain it a little better! www.arrt.org/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/initial-requirements/postprimary-requirements/education-requirements-postprimary/supporting-category-requirements
💦💦..
I've got one more question for you... have you ever measured the Magnetic EMF Elecforce on the MRI machine?
I have an Accoustimeter that measures the EMF "toxic" magnet levels on heavy appliances from its magnetic force.. I would like to know the difference in the levels measured when you close the door vs. when you are up & close to the machine inside the examination room. also, I would like to measure its levels when the machine is not in use.
I have now been aware that the magnets are always constantly on at all times & so I'm concerned.
thanks in advance.
I have not heard of that
you're beautiful
Is this your forever career or just a path before nursing or med school to gain experience?
No, this is my career
If you are not vaccinated and want to go into medicine, it is probably not the field for you... just imo. how are you going to practice aspects of medicine but not get a simple vaccine to protect yourself.
I agree!