bensoelberg
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I'm looking at completely changing careers and am interested in the medical imaging field. I would love to talk to someone who could answer some questions. If that's you, please shoot me a PM. Thanks.
any ultrasound/radiography techs in the house
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navycop
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I am not in the field. But I know some of them from working at the hospital. I'll see if they can help.
bensoelberg
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That would be great Mike, thanks for taking the time to do that. I really appreciate it.
seamus7227
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my wife is an xray tech/bone density tech, and works with the students coming right of the school here locally. what kind of questions you got?
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bensoelberg
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Mostly I'd like some info on required schooling/training. I did a little research online today but I was bombarded with ads for online programs that sounded kind of sketchy. I have a BA, but it is not science related. Will I have to go back and get another 4 year degree, or can I become certified in two years or less?
jnelson
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I am not sure about California, but in Kentucky (where I live), it is a 2 year vocational program. I did a quick Google search for California radiology license, and found a state sponsored link to a list of schools in California for radiology training. The link is here, and points a PDF file listing the schools. From that link, you should be able to find enough information to check each school's web site for specific requirements.
I am not in radiology, but worked for 6 years in radiation oncology, and have spent the last 18 years in IT working with our radiology department here at the hospital.
I am not in radiology, but worked for 6 years in radiation oncology, and have spent the last 18 years in IT working with our radiology department here at the hospital.
Dave Turner
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Hi Ben,
If you haven't already, make sure you check out the ARRT website (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists). You will need to attend an ARRT-certified education program to become registered. It will be a two year program for you to obtain the basic certification. You'll probably want to pursue post-primary certification as well, since that's where many of the better jobs are. They'll require a degree (associates or bachelors) starting in 2015, so you are already up on most of the candidates since you have a BA.
If you haven't already, make sure you check out the ARRT website (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists). You will need to attend an ARRT-certified education program to become registered. It will be a two year program for you to obtain the basic certification. You'll probably want to pursue post-primary certification as well, since that's where many of the better jobs are. They'll require a degree (associates or bachelors) starting in 2015, so you are already up on most of the candidates since you have a BA.