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Helping a friend

My post may be off topic but the reason why I am posting this is because I have a friend who is a health care technologist and he is in his late 30s. He is currently struggling with his body weight and I been wanting to help him out by doing some research and connecting with other who are in the same profession as my friend and may be struggling with this but are working on it as well. For this same reason I came up with this 2 simple questions; how is it a struggle to fit in exercise in your schedule in order to have the type of body weight that you want or already have? And my last question is there one major thing that you feel that is stopping you from having a healthier body? Feel free to comment: and I thank you all for all the comments in advance. submitted by /u/Isapien3 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i1liau/helping_a_friend/

In a trauma patient what projections do you perform and by what order?

Hi, so I wanted to know what do you usually do and by what order? At first I thought chest, pelvis and c-spine but maybe c-spine should be first considering possible neck injuries and moving the patient. What do you do? submitted by /u/Im_being_stalked [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i1iz0i/in_a_trauma_patient_what_projections_do_you/

Hollow Point VS. Distal Humerus

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Which governing body determines which competencies are mandatory, recommended elective, and elective?

I don't really have any complaints about my current layout, I was just wondering whether it was the program director, the licensing body of the state, or the ASRT If I did have any complaints it would be why is pigg o stat mandatory. submitted by /u/LegendofDragoon [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i1ggcs/which_governing_body_determines_which/

If a doctor orders a protocol on a brain mri, like a cranial nerve, does this just mean they pay special attention and focus on mainly the cranial nerves? Or is it more so a view of the whole brain with added focus on the protocoled area?

Srsly curious I’ve always wanted to know submitted by /u/mackenzietheresa13 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i1fp8b/if_a_doctor_orders_a_protocol_on_a_brain_mri_like/

Saddle PE

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Patient stated SOB for a few days. Talked normal and didn’t struggle all to talk to me. Seemed perfectly fine.

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Where can I download DICOM images for free?

I'm currently getting into MRIs and CTs and I want to expand my knowledge and experience by looking at different cases. So I want to download cases to study at home. The problem is that I couldn't find any library thats free or that hasn't been taken down. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/MrGeek767 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i1b43i/where_can_i_download_dicom_images_for_free/

CT and MRI open-access databases that don't require registration and allow re-sharing of data.

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Should i get a second opinion?

I went to get MRIs of both my lower back and neck the other day due to having back issues for awhile from working with heavy machinery and recently having a bad rear end collision. Well i got hit pretty hard in the back at a red light sitting still while the driver was moving 65 MPH plus and now my back hurts worse than it ever has along with my neck. The Ortho doctor i was sent to is the one the lawyer im using goes to specifically and told me over the phone that he sees slight bulging but nothing surgery wise needed so hes sending me to physical therapy. My cousin who has worked as an ortho radiologist says i have a few discs that look at the very least bulging in my back and neck if not herniated. Just looking for other opinions on whether i should get another doctor to take a look or go along with the physical therapy. Thanks. https://preview.redd.it/52s9dwxmd4e51.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a091148d527fa3732e5934edbe06127295f1665c https://preview.redd.

Not a radiologist here.. Right ankle. I’ve been told there is a break in the tib, fib and talus. I see the first two, but is the talus fractured as well?

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PCP wants me to see another specialist after 2 ultrasounds

I posted this somewhere else but thought maybe someone here could help. 25 M, 5’11, 200 lbs Back in early June I went to my PCP after I found a little grain of rice sized bump on my left testicle. He felt it and didn’t think it was anything serious but sent me for an ultrasound just to be sure. The ultrasound came back negative and these were the results: History: Mass. Scrotal ultrasound: Multiple images from a scrotal ultrasound exam are reviewed. The right testicle measures 3.1 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm. Shows homogenous echogenicity with no focal intratesticular lesion. Epididymis is unremarkable. Color and Doppler imaging shows normal-appearing vascularity. There is a small right-sided hydrocele noted. The left testicle measures 3.6 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm. Demonstrates homogenous echogenicity with no intratesticular lesion. Epididymis appears to be normal. Color and spectral Doppler imaging shows normal-appearing vascularity in the left testicle. Small left-sided hydrocele is noted. No h

Brain MR Angio + Brain Venogram – limitations compared to CT Angio?

I would REALLY appreciate any help I can get. I will be doing a Brain MR Angio and a Brain Venogram at a private clinic in about a week's time. Originally, my neurologist suggested for me to do a CT Angiogram via the public healthcare system, but I decided to request MRA/MRV instead because 1) the CT Angiogram won't be for a few weeks and 2) I've already had a number of noncontrast CTs on my brain, two in 2010 and one just a week ago, and am not comfortable with doing another one at this time. When I asked him why a CT Angiogram and not an MRI, he just said that the resolution is higher for CT. The medical events that precipitated this chase for imaging is the following: in the long term, I have had chronic vascular headaches (10+ years) that cannot be described as migraines—and these have recently worsened. Also, literally overnight, about 10 days ago, following a very stressful situation, I experienced a sudden and sustained elevation in blood pressure and resting heart

What is this circular shape? Has shown up multiple times in my dental x rays recently - dentist and multiple of his colleagues unsure what it is.

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Starting VI (vascular interventional) program in the fall

Looking for resources, apps, websites, books, that help. Should we memorize all vasculature? What are some things you wish you knew going in? Any questions you wish you knew to ask? Thank you for any response! submitted by /u/514am [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i0qw47/starting_vi_vascular_interventional_program_in/

Name the foreign object.

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Tried to teach kids names of bones

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How do you think radiology will change in the next fifteen years?

After this pandemic and its long-term results plus the ever-increasing and improving technology in imaging (better machines and the move for AI), how do you think the profession will change in fifteen years compared to now (pre-Covid)? submitted by /u/catalanz [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i0isyq/how_do_you_think_radiology_will_change_in_the/

Radiology experience for pre-med?

I’m an undergrad, and I lost my part-time job and internship this summer due to COVID. Are there any ways that I can gain experience part-time? Something in radiology would be preferable. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/rosereprise [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i0gkiz/radiology_experience_for_premed/

Software wise, what would you improve on your scanners?

I work in MRI and some of the machine software and GUI is so horrible. It ranges from simple stuff like not being able to scroll through your images, to things like images not sending to PACS. Basically, what would you improve on your scanners? submitted by /u/SteakPizza [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i0dn9w/software_wise_what_would_you_improve_on_your/

MRTs, how are you all finding the jobmarket during this pandemic time?

I'm in Ontario, Canada and I've been religiously checking the postings on websites like indeed every day. There always seems to be a fuck ton of competition for most of the tech positions I see (indeed sometimes shows you the number of applicants for each posting). I graduated this year and I only managed to find a part time gig at an outpatient clinic through sheer luck, as the position wasn't advertised openly online but the owner positively responded to my cold-email. I was trying to find another part time position to fill in the rest of my hours but I haven't had any luck so far. I had some interviews, but some of them ghosted me right after, and one place (which said they were only offering 10 hours a week) said they couldn't accept me because I didn't have full enough availability for them... How are the rest of you looking for work doing? submitted by /u/swaoo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i0d848/mrts_ho

Imagine by a freak accident your x-ray tube doesn't stop exposing, what would you do?

Hi! Not a native english speaker, but someone posed this question to me as unlikely as it sounds. But in a way I never thought about this possibility, how would you proceed? submitted by /u/Im_being_stalked [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i01h3d/imagine_by_a_freak_accident_your_xray_tube_doesnt/

Hobby to progress my career in therapeutic radiography?

I’m going into my second year of studying Therapeutic Radiography and looking for a hobby whilst in lock down potentially that I can carry throughout my career (potentially into future research) I haven’t found a lot online, maybe areas of coding or virtual reality. Any suggestions? Thanks! submitted by /u/_welly [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/i004yb/hobby_to_progress_my_career_in_therapeutic/

Patient presents to the NM department for a nuclear stress test. After injection and circulation the patient was placed under the gamma camera and this is what is seen. What happened?

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What does “retrocerebellar CSF prominence” mean on a brain MRI?

It was an incidental finding on my brain MRI that my doctor said required no further investigation. I’m just curious as to what is abnormal about this, if at all. submitted by /u/theconnector11 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hzea70/what_does_retrocerebellar_csf_prominence_mean_on/

Any tips on Australian Medical Radiation Practice Board Exam?

I have recently moved to Australia on a skill-based visa as Diagnostic Radiographer. However, to be able to actually work I still needed to do undergo an assessment at AHPRA. After an extensive period of providing additional documentation they have finally decided to let me do the MRP Exam before finalising my registration. Without studying, I've just done the mock test with a score of only 66%... After some research it seems that most Americans and Canadians use RadReviewEasy to practice for their registry exams. Will this help me with the Australian registry exam as well, or are they totally different? Anything else to help me prepare for this exam? Unfortunately, AHPRA only provides 2 mock test containing 30 questions and very little information about the actual exam... submitted by /u/MisterRali [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hz8spf/any_tips_on_australian_medical_radiation_practice/

(AUS) RadReviewEasy for AHPRA Medical Radiation Practice Exam?

I have recently moved to Australia on a skill-based visa as Diagnostic Radiographer. However, to be able to actually work I still needed to do undergo an assesment at AHPRA. After an extensive period of providing additional documentation they have finally decided to let me do the MRP Exam before finalising my registration. Without studying, I've just done the mock test with a score of only 66%... After some research it seems that most Americans and Canadians use RadReviewEasy.com to practice for their registry exams. Will this help me with the Australian registry exam as well, or are they totally different? Unfortunately, AHPRA only provides 2 mock test containing 30 questions and very little information about the actual exam... submitted by /u/MisterRali [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hz7vqb/aus_radrevieweasy_for_ahpra_medical_radiation/

Why would I not use 72”?

If I am doing an L-spine exam erect. Why would I not do the lateral at 72” SID? I am a student so if this is a stupid question feel free to tell me. I am honestly just curious. My tech today looked at me like I was stupid but I feel like other sites did theirs at 72”. Maybe I’m wrong. Thank you. submitted by /u/Grubbee9933 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hz6z4f/why_would_i_not_use_72/

What the heck is going on with me? Been to UC with upper left abdominal pain 3 times since March. It’s consistent everyday. Requested to see my X-ray images from March myself and the black area is exactly where I’m describing pain around my left rib!

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Question for radiologists

MS4 here planning to go into radiology. Had an attending who asked me today to look into how useful MRI/imaging is in detecting dialysis-related amyloidosis. I’ve been searching through the literature, but haven’t been able to successfully come up with any concrete numbers. Any radiologists out there who could provide input or point me in the direction where I might be able to find a solid answer? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/BenzJonez [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hz1iil/question_for_radiologists/

Interview for Class Project?

Hi! Are there any cardio techs or vascular techs here willing to answer a few questions about your job? I'm very interested in the career path for my own and my project is to interview someone in the field. Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/TacoTheTigerBear [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hyz126/interview_for_class_project/

Recommended Part Time Jobs?

Hey all, I’m highly considering going back to school to be a rad tech. One concern I have is keeping a decent flow of income and not putting too much of a financial burden on my wife if and when I have to stop working full time. I have a bachelor degree, 3 years of professional experience in GIS and 2 and a half years of experience in healthcare IT. Does anyone who went back to school in have any recommendations for part time jobs to seek out while in a rad tech program? submitted by /u/UncleBloobs [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hytwo0/recommended_part_time_jobs/

Update: Sunday funday bike ride goes wrong

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Recommendation for next job?

Hi! I’m an X-ray tech at urgent care right now, but in 2 years I wanna start moving up! I can’t decide between sonography, CT or MRI! I live in upstate NY. To possibly help guide you, my primary reason for moving up is greater pay. I initially wanted to just move into MRI but there doesn’t appear to be many MRI programs/jobs... what do you all think? Thanks! submitted by /u/Biwy2 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hyspd9/recommendation_for_next_job/

ATTENTION RADIOGRAPHY STUDENTS ABOUT TO GRADUATE (clinical requirements covid)

What I'm about to say has nothing to do with the school im affiliated with im just searching for answers. Im supposed to be graduating next month from a radiography program that is ARRT certified, which means that the students who go to my school have to meet their clinical requirements in order to sit for their exam. The school i go to is telling us that we dont need to get all the comps that the arrt has set forth due to what's happening. But I don't see on the arrt webpage that they are relaxing there clinical standards. Does anyone else know exactly what is going on?! How can we be graduating in a month if we dont get all our comps which is impossible to do in the 6 days of clinical we have left. Other upcoming radiography students who are supposed to graduate this month.. what is your school doing? Are they modifying clinical requirements? This is very stressful the lack of communication is astounding on all fronts. submitted by /u/Business-Cap-1208 [link] [

Weekly Career / General Questions Thread: July 27, 2020

This is the weekly career / general questions thread for the week of July 27, 2020. Questions about radiology as a career (both as a medical specialty and radiologic technology), student questions, workplace guidance, and everyday inquiries are welcome here. This thread and this subreddit in general are not the place for medical advice. If you do not have results for your exam, your provider/physician is the best source for information regarding your exam. Posts of this sort that are posted outside of the weekly thread will continue to be removed. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hynk6l/weekly_career_general_questions_thread_july_27/

TMT: NECK USG by Alka Singhal: Intro to TIRADS

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TMT: Neck Ultrasound: Parathyroid Nodule

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RENAL TRANSPLANT DOPPLER EVALUATION | DR ALKA SINGHAL | TRANSPLANT REJEC...

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When Sunday Funday bike ride goes wrong

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Pain around knee and upper thigh , anything suspicious?

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Diagnostic radiography around the world

Hi, I will be starting my degree in diagnostic radiography soon in singapore. Was wondering if anybody has knowledge regarding the career prospects/outlook? As well as the average pay or starting salary.. Are there differences between public and private hospitals? Furthermore, how did you get started in radiography in your respective countries?? And what are you currently doing in the field? How has your life been thus far? submitted by /u/guywithquestionshere [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hy37y6/diagnostic_radiography_around_the_world/

The clinical utility of routine spinal radiographs by chiropractors

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What are you thoughts on letting patients take pictures of their xrays?

So I usually don’t mind letting people see their own xrays but usually the people that ask for pictures are people with broken bones or follow up post op patients. What do you guys do when you get that request? submitted by /u/dicksledgehammer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hxrodr/what_are_you_thoughts_on_letting_patients_take/

Whole Body Cryotherapy Induced Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome (P3.118)

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Mmhmm

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Prospects in radiography

Hi, I am starting a degree in diagnostic radiography soon and would like to find out more about the career paths/prospects in radiography. How far is the progression? Do you think AI/technology will replace humans in radiography soon? submitted by /u/guywithquestionshere [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hxdnsm/prospects_in_radiography/

How is the dark shade around liver explained? Does the liver itself look ok?

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The forgotten muscle in the shoulder

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PET Scan

The positron emission tomography (PET) PET Scan PET Scan definition PET Scan vs CT Scan PET Scan vs MRI What Does a PET Scan show? Risks involved with a PET Scan Preparation for PET Scan PET Scan diet Procedure for PET Scan After the procedure Results https://radiologymantra.com/pet-scan/ Radiology mantra submitted by /u/radiologymantra [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hx2ksg/pet_scan/

Big Data and Its importance in Teleradiology

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OR Lateral L-Spine images

Can anyone give me advice on how to get a better lateral L spine x-ray with the screws lined up during a fusion while using a c-arm? I work in the OR and during the lumbar spine fusion the surgeons want a lateral x-ray where the screws are align with each other and I'm having a hell of a time figuring out which way to move the c-arm to make the image look the way they want it. At our hospital we call it the "wig wag" and I'm not sure if everyone else calls it that, but to try to explain... while the c arm is in a lateral position, you can "wag" it so it makes the screws align.... How can you figure out which way to move it? Is there a way I can do it without guessing and moving the c-arm one way and messing up and exposing everyone and the patient? Thanks!! submitted by /u/keyumbuhlee [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hwsofg/or_lateral_lspine_images/

Had a pneumonectomy last month.

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I’m just a rad tech student, but wtf happened here?!

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CT protocol to demonstrate the origin of pulmonar and vascular complications on a COVID+ patient.

Hey! im making a report for university so any kind of info would be very helpful. Also if you have any citable sources/papers on the subject it'd be of great help! Thanks submitted by /u/camiloardiles [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hwqfri/ct_protocol_to_demonstrate_the_origin_of_pulmonar/

Aspiring radiologist currently in high school. Is this a normal x-ray? I thought so but my mentor says look closer!

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What is this in the uncinate process of the pancreas ?

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AP knee

How do you perform an AP knee X-ray on a patient who cannot or will not straighten the leg? submitted by /u/stbyrdie [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hwgv3t/ap_knee/

What is that in the uncinate process of the pancreas?

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Need a cardiac ultrasound dataset

Hey everyone, I am about to start a phd program in AI with a focus on biomedical applications. My first project is to use cardiac ultrasounds of hearts to predict their 3D models and also get a volumetric analysis of the blood flow. Can you help me by recommending any opensource datasets? Any opensource dataset with such features should be useful. Regards, Zaigham submitted by /u/Life_Breath [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hw9lau/need_a_cardiac_ultrasound_dataset/

Radiologist salary in Canada

When you search up how much they make it’s saying 150k-230k whereas I’ve heard of doctors making 700k+. So what is a normal salary for a radiologist? submitted by /u/deathstroke_188 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hw9fcx/radiologist_salary_in_canada/

Chest disease image diagnosis

I am medical student. I have problem in diagnosing some chest disease image. Because internet is weak I couldn't post image here and may be because I am new in reddit. Can I PM someone that helped me In diagnosis? submitted by /u/nicole00_ [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hw95gt/chest_disease_image_diagnosis/

What can be told by this X-ray? The random dark spots seem alarming

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I don't think I run that fast.

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Need some input/pep talk Rad Techs

Hey everyone! I am a first year rad-tech student, and I am looking for help, advice, and/or a pep talk. So, this is my first semester in clinical, up until this past week I was doing pretty well. I was enjoying clinic, learning new things, comping on several exams. That came to a halt this past week when I went to an ortho clinic. I had been looking forward to it, as I had heard nothing but good things about this site. Well, I get there and everything is soooo different to the hospital setting. I was expecting this but not to this extent. They have the big fancy x-ray systems that moves the bucky and tube with a push of a button. I kinda got use to that (even though I can tell I like the normal DR system with a wall and table Bucky waaaayyyy more than this fancy contraption here), but their positioning standards have rocked my world. Going in, I was very confident in what I have comped on so far and was ready to knock out some more while I was there. I have lost confidence and have be

How do I better my chances at entering a program during the pandemic?

I had decided to pursue an associate's in rad tech last February. I was excited because I found out I only needed to take just a couple of classes for prerequisites and shadow an x ray tech and my chances would be great! Well things have changed with the pandemic and no one is accepting shadow shifts anymore. Plus all my classes, including labs, are all online. I'm worried about how this will affect my chances at getting in, especially since I'm unable to shadow anyone. Input would be appreciated. Thank you! submitted by /u/air-port [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hw03y7/how_do_i_better_my_chances_at_entering_a_program/

Finishing my prerequisite and had a question

I'm just about done with prerequisites an going to start applying for programs. I work at a hospital now as a sterile tech. I'm in California now but have been having thoughts about maybe when I'm done, trying to work on Canada. An just wanted to know if there's a different route or test I'm supposed to take to make that happen? For example I know if I wanted to work in Canada now as a sterile tech I'd need a different type of certification. Any one know any information on working in Canada as a Rad tech. Or IR tech. Thanks submitted by /u/inzayninthemembrane [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hvzd42/finishing_my_prerequisite_and_had_a_question/

Foreign body in anus

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Starting

Hey I am going to start studying RT in September and am excited as hell... I was hoping some of you could share some experience and/or stories :) submitted by /u/usley [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hvx20v/starting/

Every CT Tech knows......

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Polycystic kidneys anyone?

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ARRT VIR Exam

Hello everyone I want to begin to study for the VIR exam. I looked everywhere for study material and i do not seem to much luck. Does anyone know any good books or have any good study material for the VIR exam? Thank you! submitted by /u/Glitch772 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hvpi5u/arrt_vir_exam/

Where is this catheter headed? Part 2

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Is acceptance really that competitive? Am I understanding this correctly.

I always heard of the various imaging disciplines as a low barrier of entry path to a decent salary. I figured it only requires 2 years of education so it must be easier and have less commitment than a 4 year bachelor's in marketing/etc. Looking into it, in Atlanta GA there are only a few programs accredited for an associates in Radiologic Technology. 1 accredited by JRCERT and 3 for ARRT. That 1 JRCERT program accepts only 7 candidates a year and the others don't seem much better. First you have to take 2-3 semesters of Anatomy-Physiology/English/Biology/Math/Health classes, max of 2 attempts. Only after that are you able to apply to the actual radiology program. After 2 years of that you can take the exam and qualify for ~$25 hour pay which is not exactly wonderful pay. The other imaging declines don't seem much better and in general it seems though all programs in the area are competitive and require a pretty strong commitment before even being accepted but not the mo

A reminder that the flat panel panel detector does not go both ways. (Bonus points if you can spot whats wrong with the patient).

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Best MRI book for beginners?

Looking for a solid MRI book that goes through the very basics. I’m a CT tech and am very intimidated by the MR physics so I would like something that explains it like I’m a 5 year old. submitted by /u/PAxHC [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hvhpz5/best_mri_book_for_beginners/

X-ray scans of a painting of the young Charles II of Spain reveal that the artist painted over an earlier painting when Charles was a few years younger.

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What Natural Language Processing (NLP) Has To Say About Radiologists

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Bone Age

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Buddy of mine found this, unsure how real it is. But hilarious.

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Free Educational Webinar for Interventional Radiologist today!

Tuesday, July 21st, Dexios and RadRx are holding a joint educational webinar at 12 pm-1 pm EST. Kyle Tucker, President of Dexios Radiology Billing, will discuss the crucial billing metrics that every interventional radiologist should review every month and how these metrics can reflect if you are getting paid for your hard work. Kyle will be followed by expert Stacie Buck, Founder of RadRx, discussing common coding errors, documentation deficiencies, and areas where interventional radiology groups are losing revenue. These topics intend to arm interventional radiologists with a better understanding of the most common billing and coding issues your group may be facing. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtf-qorzMvGNULBrxhOfAYyJeiLs79jtij submitted by /u/GinnaTucker [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hv79df/free_educational_webinar_for_interventional/

Thumb vs. Sawblade

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30 year old male career change engineering to technologist

Hello, interested in hearing any career change stories. I’ve read a few posts around reddit. I’m looking to leave my engineering role in the aerospace industry and looking at ultrasound tech, X-ray, CT... would love to hear some lessons learned, things to consider, and would you make the career change if you went back in time. Thank you! submitted by /u/IncognitoMode_on [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hutr43/30_year_old_male_career_change_engineering_to/

Question for sonographers: How do you feel about finishing up another tech’s exam for them?

At my hospital, if a tech is in the middle of an exam at shift change it’s not uncommon for that tech to ask the person coming in if it’ll finish the exam for them so that they can leave on time. Does anyone else do this? How do you feel about it? submitted by /u/devastacao [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/humdua/question_for_sonographers_how_do_you_feel_about/

Weekly Career / General Questions Thread: July 20, 2020

This is the weekly career / general questions thread for the week of July 20, 2020. Questions about radiology as a career (both as a medical specialty and radiologic technology), student questions, workplace guidance, and everyday inquiries are welcome here. This thread and this subreddit in general are not the place for medical advice. If you do not have results for your exam, your provider/physician is the best source for information regarding your exam. Posts of this sort that are posted outside of the weekly thread will continue to be removed. submitted by /u/AutoModerator [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hugx6o/weekly_career_general_questions_thread_july_20/

Hello everyone! I have two questions.

Cal State Northridge Radiologic Technologist students/graduates, what should I expect for the interview process? I’m not looking for what I should say but more so what are questions I should expect. Second question, as the first question hints, I live in California. How does it work if I want to be Radiologic Technologist in the U.K? submitted by /u/evilriolu [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/huccar/hello_everyone_i_have_two_questions/

Radiation Therapists: Looking for tips for clinical/school

Due to Covid I was removed from my first clinical rotation after 3 months of only going twice a week. I just started going to a new clinical site and feel like I am starting back at square one again. Just looking to see if anyone has tips or things they wish they knew while in school that would have made your rotations better/easier. If you had any website/apps that helped you during school I would love to hear those too! submitted by /u/NHGoldenGoose [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hu95ij/radiation_therapists_looking_for_tips_for/

Is an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology worthwhile?

My life is in the shitter and I'm considering going to community college. I live in an area whose age demographics skew older so there's like three hospitals, a bunch of independent doctors' offices and VA facilities nearby working to delay the inevitable for the local boomers. Would an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology be likely to help me land a career locally? Are related careers heavy on interacting with patients or are they more "behind the scenes" and dealing with the machines? submitted by /u/dannymason [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hu8v1q/is_an_associate_of_applied_science_degree_in/

New model added to MedSeg - MS lesions. Free to use.

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School path??

Need some advice on what to do. I’m currently in a community college to potentially join their program to become a rad tech. I took some time to realize I can do a lot better than just become a tech. So now i’m stuck... do I complete the program and then go back to a university and get a bachelors to then apply to medical school? Or should I just drop out of community college and then go to a university and get a bachelors in bio to then apply to med school? Advisors at my community college don’t really know much and take years to reply to emails (bc covid) So any advice helps!!! submitted by /u/stephygeez [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/hu309s/school_path/

Been a while for a veterinary post. Have a dog presenting with anemicpale gums, lethargy, and abdominal wave

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Radiograph image labels

I’m a student and I’m currently working at a site with a tech that doesn’t know much about computers. They used to have an “upright” label saved so they could just click and add it when it was needed, but it recently disappeared and she asked if I knew how to get it back. I know this might be a long shot, but would anyone here know? It’s a Siemens unit if that matters. Sorry if this is a dumb question but I thought it couldn’t hurt to ask. Thanks. submitted by /u/hauntedbyclouds [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ht1c6p/radiograph_image_labels/

TIFU CT Thread. Thought heart was stomach.

Standard non con stone abdomen pelvis on elderly patient coming from icu to med surg and heart was super big, but on non reconstructed axials thought I saw two different densities above the diaphragm. In hindsight probably LV vs. RV. Bit it’s confusing since it’s so large and abnormal. Of course I’m not scanning but training someone and let them know I think this is stomach and we need to scan at least through the stomach and repeat upper abdomen to include “stomach”. Of course day has been busy and it’s late afternoon and I’m a little fatigued and the phone probably rang like five times (probably three) during this scan and with two delayed outpatients that got bumped by our inpatients waiting so of course multi tasking away like mad and yet behind behind behind schedule. What else is new? That phone. That phone. Man I hate that thing. Twenty minutes later scanning one of our outpatients and radiologist calls and asks what are the stomach views. I let him know that I thought I saw