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Also how for how long did you study before the exam? How soon did you start studying after graduating I took 2.5 weeks off so far submitted by /u/blazingxray54 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ik993w/how_long_did_it_take_the_arrt_to_get_back_to_you/

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I studied the respiratory and cardiac clinical imaging explanation from book. Now I want to practice them. Any best book recommendation? Thank you in advance... submitted by /u/nicole00_ [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iju44w/practicing_book_for_medical_students_that_can_be/

This is the weekly career / general questions thread for the week of August 31, 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/ijtgvn/weekly_career_general_questions_thread_august_31/

I’m studying for the ARRT cert but keep having trouble remembering which oblique will put the zyga closer to the IR when referring to Cspine vs Lspine. I know they are opposite from c to l spine but I want to know if anyone had and silly tricks that helped them. Any contribution is appreciated. Rad on submitted by /u/BigREDgrin [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ijogek/is_there_a_trick_to_remember_which_zgyapophyseal/

Thinking about getting my Rad Tech education going through the army. What do you think? Has anyone went down this path? submitted by /u/Tylerlackes [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ijlndh/army_rad_tech/

Hi all, I’ve perused several posts by aspiring radiation therapists in this sub but haven’t seen anyone in a situation quite like mine. I recently graduated with my BS in Microbiology from a good university with a high GPA and some random work experience. I’ve been working since then (restaurant jobs) to save up some money and have been planning to apply to PA school, as my passion lies in healthcare. However, I am married and having children soon and have been feeling daunted by the process. I need more patient care hours and to take the GRE, then the application cycle alone is 1+ yr, plus 2 yrs of school. It would be difficult to go so long without making decent money when I have to provide for a family. I have since discovered radiation therapy and am VERY interested. I think I’d enjoy it, and a huge perk is that if I applied this cycle, I’d be starting next Fall - a whole year sooner than if I went the PA route. My concerns are: - I have no radiology experience or background. T

Hello I am new to this group and I have an interest in what it is to be a radiologist. For this same reason I wanted to post a question, What is somethings that you enjoy about your career as a radiologist? Feel free to comment! submitted by /u/Isapien3 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ijfia8/career_in_radiology/

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Okay guys. This will be my last post and then I will be an RT! So I am fairly confident in every topic except for one thing. Visualizing anatomy with obliques. I score 100% on all of my radtechbootcamp exams but when I come across visualizing anatomy in the abdomen. Particularly barium contrast studies. I still can't grasp it. I guess an example is what position will fill the fundus, pylorus, duodenum ect I just can't grasp this concept. submitted by /u/Zyrf [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ij5kqf/last_post_arrt_question/

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I'm a nervous patient with some ultrasounds and an MRI coming up this week. I'm steeling myself to keep quiet and patient (and I will), but I figure that techs get asked for immediate "answers" all the time. Is this common? submitted by /u/sunlightperson [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ij0cla/how_often_do_patients_ask_you_for_interpretation/

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Hi there, I work at a college and we recently acquired new fuji DR systems. (My speciality is MR) We still have our older system and teachers are used to teach students about the fuji exposure index "S" value which have to be around 200 to 400. Now we are doing tests with the new systems and can't seem to get a well exposed image with an acceptable "S" value. (ex: well exposed hand gives us an "S" value of 62) To reach 200, the structure needs to be underexposed. Now we are being told by the fuji app specialists that the "S" value don't matter anymore and we should focus on EI / DI now. I get that it is the new standard but it seems weird to me that "S" values are still displayed and now systematically out of range. Furthermore, they are more prominently displayed than EI / DI values. So now, we gotta tell students to discard "S" values on new systems but not on our older systems. This is confusing for me and can&

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Hi, im a vet tech in Utah. I'm having a major issue trying to understand repeating a series. I had to re-do one of my scouts today, so i clicked "repeat series" and then I re-did my scout and ran my pre-contrast scan, but I could not figure out how to run or continue to my post-contrast scan. I kept hitting "one more" but it wasn't working. So i hit repeat series and i clicked the pre-contrast scan, but then I lost that scan. Our hospital doesnt have a radiologist so our ct scans are guessing games :/ submitted by /u/mrsebersole0412 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iiit94/ge_lightspeed_repeat_series/

I am looking for decent slides about radiological anatomy , I need them so bad because my style in studying is Reading the main textbook and comparing the information with my slides then write any extra notes about the topic I am studying. Any help is greatly Appreciated! Thank you! submitted by /u/Ufotobia [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iii9hp/first_year_radiology_resident_looking_for_slides/

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Has x-ray treatment for acne, which was popular in the 1960s, been linked to cervical ependymoma? This is a rare diagnosis among adults, but I know two patients who received the treatment at around the same time, and from the same dermatologist, who developed intra medullary cervical tumors. submitted by /u/Chs9383 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iidw2b/1960s_flashback/

Hi! I just started my radiology residency and I was looking to buy a device to read (the many many) books on. E-ink sounds wonderful for eye relief and some readers come in A4 or near-A4 size which I think is more than enough. But I am unsure if images will show up correctly. For reference, I was looking at Onyx Boox Note 2 10.3". Does anyone have any experience with ebook readers? Thanks! submitted by /u/AgressivePurple [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ii91zm/do_you_think_ebook_readers_would_show_images/

MRI Imaging w/ Full View of the Baby Just to preface, these images are from 2016, so these are just to show interesting imaging. The attending doctor was so amazed that he came to my room and showed me the images, allowing us to grab a few photos for ourselves. He said he had never seen anything like this in all his years in medicine. He was a really great doctor. Backstory: I was 21/22 weeks pregnant, around 170 lbs, non-smoker, and no alcohol or drug use. Fairly healthy with a past incidence of kidney stones and ovarian cysts. My chief complaint was a weird pain at the top of my belly bump on the right side near my middle rib. I casually mentioned it to the receptionist while there to pick up accommodations paperwork for school. She went to the back to see if any doctor was available and told me to stay for an exam. I was a bit alarmed because it didn't seem that serious, I suspected growing pains. My OBGYN feared that my appendix was the culprit so he sent me to the ER for

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I’m a new attending rad finishing my first week on the job. Next Friday is my birthday and I figured I should bring something for the department but I don’t know what. Any suggestions? submitted by /u/squirrleyhooker [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ii61en/thoughts_on_snacks/

Hello, While researching effective methods to view strokes I came across studies that suggest that MRIs may lead to false negatives especially for strokes that are located in the posterior portion of the brain. I found this interesting as I believed that MRIs were pretty accurate in terms of diagnosing strokes/ischemias. This brings me to the real topic of this post. At an internship I received a case study of a baseball player whose main side effects were headaches and vision changes. I suspected that a silent stroke (maybe in the occipital lobe) may be the cause of the vision changes but the MRI seemed clear. Is it possible that a stroke in the posterior portion of the brain occurred but it just isn’t showing up on the MRI. What additional steps in the diagnostic process should be used to help rule out the possibility of a false negative (any additional scans etc.) I can link the MRI from the case study below but I don’t want to break the rules so I’m going to wait a bit first.

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Just curious! submitted by /u/LightingClap [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihqwmk/whats_your_position_and_how_many_hours_did_you/

Hi All, was hoping to get some input on how severe my fracture is and the likelihood of returning to normal. Surgeon said there was no nerve or tendon damage. The planned 1 hour surgery ended up being 5 hours. Put 2 plates instead of 1. Doctor mentioned lots of fragments. Still in a ton of pain 4 weeks after surgery. Plan is to remove one plate in December https://imgur.com/a/l0NzObA https://imgur.com/a/GLkZ7Jv submitted by /u/smellyarmadillo [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihny37/how_bad_is_my_colles_fracture/

Hello, I'm a first-year student and we have to do a paper about a case. I choose a hiatal hernia, the patient had a barium swallow. At first, I thought it is a sliding hernia but then my professor pointed out that it might not be because it's still there when the patient is in a lying position on the table. I can't really find anything online with pictures and explanations so that's why I'm here.PS: sry for any mistakes English in my second language. https://preview.redd.it/wm8k7l490kj51.jpg?width=432&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=726e7ec291e8bcb8cf1317efde4df84a91524d72 submitted by /u/btero [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihlqrb/can_someone_identify_the_type_of_hiatal_hernia/

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Q: What landmarks do you use to determine the axial plane in a routine CT Brain? I (-ologist) was always taught to use the cribriform plate as the axial plane. It's what I'm used to, and it's what I do when I'm making my own MPRs from the thins. My current hospital has started to deviate from this over the last 12 months or so, with some of the rads using the orbital roof instead. Others seem to pick an arbitrary plane that's sort of in that range, but doesn't seem to correspond to any bony landmarks I can find. I'm just curious what the Radiology hive mind has to say about it. submitted by /u/ax0r [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ih9nt7/quick_question_for_ct_radiographers_and/

Hi there. 4th year med student trying to decide a specialty. Drawn to PMR and MSK rads. My question is, how much of a radiologists day to day involves doing interventions and procedures? Obviously a majority is reading. But I’m curious beyond that. Feel free to PM to get into specifics. Any help would be amazing as were meeting the end limits here for choosing. submitted by /u/JmacJax [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ih9hk7/what_else_does_a_radiologist_do/

Anyone have any guides on building a home reading/work station? Anyone tried partitioning the PC to use as a gaming PC when not working? submitted by /u/PM_ME_WHOEVER [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihcs90/home_reading_station/

I am 17 and will possibly become a Radiology Technician. With this being said, I am curious if mobile x- ray businesses are a underserved market where there is lots of money to be made? Thanks, Julian submitted by /u/JulianM441 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihbdvb/are_mobile_xray_businesses_a_underserved_market/

Also what is the radiation dose the brain receives? submitted by /u/pinkgun305 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ihb7ep/what_is_the_average_radiation_dose_received_from/

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Hey everyone - I have been working as an MRT at a Vet College for about 7 years... I am curious if there are any "of my breed" out there (at least on Reddit). Currently working in Canada, member of CAMRT, and a BASc(R), RT(R). My role there as an MRT is to both acquire studies and manage the department/resources, as well as teach/instruct/supervise veterinary students. At the moment I am only running general rad and CT... we are waiting on MRI and nuclear scintigraphy (vet radiologists perform the ultrasounds). I dont really have any questions, I am just looking to initiate contact and dialogue between like-minded and like-skilled individuals! Thanks! submitted by /u/One_Wet_Paw [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ih7atn/radiographer_at_a_vet_schoolveterinary/

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I live in PA and I just found out that I’m going to be $100k in debt once I finish the associates degree at my university here. My family friend lives near diamond bar, California and I’m considering flying over there for school. Does anyone know any online or in person programs in California that are worth my time? Thank you. submitted by /u/SnooMacaroons2048 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/igtswo/any_radiology_tech_programs_in_california/

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I was suspended from clinical for 2 days for putting a catheter bag on an iv pole in my senior year. In the following I got a lot better and ended up graduating is there a possibility they won’t let me sit? Please help submitted by /u/blazingxray54 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ighdtr/arrt_exam_candidate_eligibility_to_sit_for_exam/

Anyone do multiple modalities at their work place? Is it all under one job code for pay or different ones for each modality? Do they adequately compensate you for having multiple credentials and working different modalities? I currently do XRAY (with Fluoro and OR) and CT at my full time hospital and do MRI with some CT at my relief job. My full time job wanted me to do MRI but wasn’t offering any compensation for adding another modality to workload as I wouldn’t be just MRI, I would continue all the other work I have now with MRI added to it. Don’t want to sound greedy but doing a whole new modality, getting certified, and everything that comes with that deserves something on my end I would think. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Boxcarr21 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ignn77/multi_modality_techs/

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So, I asked one of my attending physicians for a loR, they wrote me a letter and actually SHOWED it to me w/o me asking. They said to send it back w/ any changes I had in mind... I'm not too familar with how programs look at LoR, but what are they exactly looking for in an LoR... In radiology, most of the time the students are in the reading room. submitted by /u/NBMEhelpwanted [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifuxzi/letter_of_recommendation_to_radiology_best/

Im currently a PGY-1 diagnostic radiology and Im looking if there is any holy grail to study these exams? For example, when u wanna study for the step 1=> automatically the say first aid and uworld. Is there any specific resources or website-based questions i can buy? submitted by /u/zayd-hazan [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ig857x/frcr_1_2a_2b_study_guides/

I currently have a BA but am not really enjoying my current field. I’ve always found radiology interesting, I’m seriously thinking of going back to school to get into a radtech program. What are some pieces of advice that you’d give yourself as you were getting into the program and through school/the first couple years of work? submitted by /u/Nelly11_ [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ig4gi6/tips_to_your_younger_self/

A little background: I'm a recent grad with a B.S. in Kinesiology, located in SoCal. I originally wanted to pursue a career in veterinary technology specializing in canine rehabilitation, but the crappy pay + load of debt put me off. So now I'm looking into other healthcare jobs that don't include nursing, PA, MD ,etc. I'd prefer not to go back to school for more than 2-3 years and rad tech/ultrasound tech both seemed like great options. From what I've read so far, ultrasound technician sounds more my speed as it is less patient-oriented. I can be a people person, but there are times when I just don't have the energy, and rad tech seems like bedside manner is a big part of the job (hence why I originally wanted to work with animals LOL). Now because of COVID, I doubt I'll be able to intern/shadow anywhere at the moment, so I won't be able to get any in-person experience. Still, I'd like to gain any insight in the meantime while I research career

My employer is a NP at an urgent care. I just got an email that says I need fill out and sign a FCRA Candidate Disclosure for the Procurement of Consumer Reports. I already signed the standard consent to a background check form. Why this all of a sudden? submitted by /u/dead_ahead [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ig1spe/why_does_my_emplyoeer_want_a_fcra_candidate/

Hello! I hope this is appropriate for the subreddit. Also, sorry if formatting is weird! I don't post very often and I'm on a mobile. Backstory here, questions are below if you wanna skip! I started down the path of switching careers last year. I took Healthcare related pre-reqs (I am considering Dental Hygiene as well as Radiology) at a community college in Fall of 2019. I even applied to programs in early 2020. Due to weird admission environment (thanks COVID), I didn't get into any of the programs I applied for despite having a pretty good TEAs score and As and Bs in pre-reqs. I have spent the last few months studying to retake the TEAs, improving grades in pre-reqs, and taking co-reqs for some local programs. I also have had time to sit and think a little TOO much about working in healthcare due to the pandemic. I would love to hear any input on how people in the field feel about COVID safety. My husband is relatively high risk, so I want to avoid bringing it home.

Hi everyone Can anyone through some light on how to get residency or fellowship in intervention radiology for IMG/US-IMG? What are pathways to be a bord certified radiologist in USA who has already completed radiology residency in home country? submitted by /u/crazy__paving [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifyex1/residency_or_fellowship_in_radiology_for_imgusimg/

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What is the dose of radiation delivered to the patient submitted by /u/pinkgun305 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifq9lv/what_is_the_dose_of_radiation_incurred_to_the/

I was taught to always do a PA chest with the cassette crosswise but i'm having trouble with cutting the tops or bottoms off but I was told not to do it portrait unless it was a kid or super skinny adult. Any RT's out there have success shooting portrait or is it 99% common to always go landscape? submitted by /u/commentator-tot [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifontt/question_about_pa_chest/

This is the weekly career / general questions thread for the week of August 24, 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/ifkcg2/weekly_career_general_questions_thread_august_24/

Hello everyone, I have an AS in Sonography, and a Bachelors in MRI. I am curious about is there other jobs in Radiology, that I can transition to, that does not involve direct patient care? I am interested in changing fields, but still want to work in Radiology. submitted by /u/Theultimatephoto [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifjlgm/what_other_jobs_are_available_in_radiology_not/

I once had one that claimed to find a tiny defect in my esophagus, but then upon completing an endoscopy a month later the esophagus was completely normal. I've heard the barium swallow is rarely used now a days; is it because it isn't very accurate? submitted by /u/pupperdoglol [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifitlj/how_useful_are_barium_swallows/

I know in industries like CS and engineering it's not uncommon for people to apply for jobs far away and relocate for their positions. I'd like to find a job in a hospital but hospital positions are scarce here. I'm Canadian and I'm looking into some provinces like Alberta and there seem to be some opportunities there, but I don't know if I'd be automatically rejected for not being local. I had one interview where the interviewer asked me where I lived, and when I mentioned that I wasn't a local but was planning to relocate if selected, they seem displeased. Has anybody ever applied for rad tech jobs in a non-local location? submitted by /u/candyms [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifg9f7/rad_tech_positions_hiring_from_far_away/

I only have a GED at the moment. I'm just curious about how long it would take, and what the steps are submitted by /u/Csitbe [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ife8is/how_long_would_it_take_to_become_an_mri_tech/

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What is the radiation dose from a head CT Scan? submitted by /u/pinkgun305 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/if9msk/what_is_the_radiation_dose_per_head_ct_scan/

I'm thinking about moving to Florida and was wondering if techs have to take a state exam. I've heard both yes and no and can't find a straight forward answer. Obviously one needs to pass the ARRT registry, but does Florida have a test of it's own aside from the ARRT registry? Does the ARRT registry exam differ in Florida from those in other states? submitted by /u/Dat_Belly [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/if7ep5/any_rad_techs_in_florida_here/

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For the wrist series, my facility wants both PA and AP obliques. Can this be done by leaving the wrist PA and angling the tube 45 degrees in both directions when the patient has little ROM? submitted by /u/stbyrdie [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/if4drx/wrist_xray_question/

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Hi, This is a blog on "Maxillofacial trauma imaging using CBCT". CBCT images from reported cases are used to assess and discuss fractures involving the midfacial and mandibular region. Please share your reviews. Maxillofacial trauma imaging using CBCT submitted by /u/RadonMaxillofacial [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ieyvyy/maxillofacial_trauma_imaging/

What is your least favorite/most frustrating part of being a radiologist? submitted by /u/whispuringeye [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iew10l/what_is_your_least_favoritemost_frustrating_part/

I'll start for CT: Toshiba/Canon: love doing recons on these machines but tube heat is always an issue with strokes or trauma work-ups. The UI is generally user-friendly but some scan details can be difficult to fine-tune. We experience a lot of downtime with Canon as well. Our rads usually complain about the helical head scanning and the overall image quality. The wide detector on the Prime is a cool idea but it's prone to artifact and we rarely use the full coverage. GE: in my experience the most difficult scanner to learn. The UI is pretty complicated and a lot of people struggle to use it after learning on other scanners. Recons are a bit of a pain as well if your facility doesn't have protocols set up to a tee. Exam split makes me want to blow my brains out, doing pan-scans on these is a nightmare. The plus side is that you can easily change any detail of your scan and the image quality is fantastic. The images from our Lightspeed from around 2008 look markedly bett

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What I know so far: Lateral bending shows the nature of the scoliosis whether it's structural and non-structural. It also shows the rigidity of the spine and determines how successful reduction of the spine will be. Fulcrum view places a bolster (cylinder) at the apex of the curve. Besides this, I cannot find enough information on the benefits of this view and what information it provides for orthos or radiologists. I have a few questions: Why bend both ways for the lateral bending? What exactly does the fulcrum bending view show? How does these images change/aid in orthos planning for corrective surgery Thanks! submitted by /u/kDiverse [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iedbgc/scoliosis_fulcrum_lateral_bending/

I am a student and I am struggling with several exams in particular. I would appreciate any tips and tricks that might help this stuff "click". Thanks. Oblique L-Spine (where do you put the central ray, i know about 2inches up from Crest and 2 inches medial to Asis, but it is difficult to palpate that on many patients.) Oblique Ribs (on table, i have a problem with cutting off the sternum) Abdomens and KUBs (this one is kinda embarrassing, I always seem to be an inch off high/low). While we are at it, I don't have much trouble with lateral wrists but am still looking to improve. submitted by /u/KnightRider1998 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/iekiv8/need_some_positioningcentral_ray_tips/

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One of my clinical rotations hired me as an aide a couple of months before I finished my program. Basically I was allowed to help out the radiology department but I was not allowed to make exposures. Now I finished the program and my registry is in a month. But this particular hospital takes a looooong time to process paperwork through because it’s a government run hospital. I’m still under the title as an aide but have a temporary license. So according to the state I can take X-rays but in my current job title I cannot. My boss is already telling me to go do cases in the OR or do portable runs alone. I addressed to my supervisors that I am not comfortable making any exposures alone because of the job title not changing right away. Yet, they put me on a schedule as a tech and short staffed the shift. I’m basically expected to do tech work even though I have an aide title and get aide pay. Is this legal? Edit: I live in New York so only a tech or a doctor can legally take xrays in my

Hi, I'm a new x-ray grad and I just got a job at a place that uses CR cassettes. I've never taken x-rays with CR before, I've only trained in DR. How do you get used to images not popping up instantly? Anybody have any tips? submitted by /u/candyms [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie8pme/tips_for_cr_x_ray/

Saw this case today, it was very interesting. Family had a child post pyeloplasty that was complaining of intermittent acute flank / abdo pain. Every time the pain occurred they would go to the emergency room and get a noncontrast CT to rule out kidney stones. This continued until I called the EM doc and requested a pyeloplasty instead, which demonstrated stool compressing the ureter. Has anybody else seen a case like this? They really don't ever train you for this submitted by /u/drhoffmanmd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie8nrg/intermittent_upjo_caused_by_stool/

Our local community college has regional accreditation but not JRCERT. Will that significantly affect job opportunities or moving into other modalities down the road? Their site states that going to a program without it means you may not be eligible to work in all 50 states or at the VA. There is another school nearby that is accredited by JRCERT but it would mean paying out-of-state tuition. Just trying to decide what would be the best option. Thank you! submitted by /u/Slow-Funeral [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie88w7/how_important_is_it_for_a_program_to_be/

I'm weighing different career options and have some questions and would really appreciate anyone who can give me some insight into their job. What is your schedule like and how many hours do you work per week? How long are your shifts? How active is your job? About what percentage of your time is spent standing/moving vs. sitting? Do you feel worn out after a shift? How is the wear and tear on your body over time? Is second-hand radiation a concern? Thank you for your time! submitted by /u/KT_Did88 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie75ew/rad_techs_how_active_is_your_job/

What are the pros vs cons of each mode? submitted by /u/shoephone7 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie54hw/eli5_could_someone_explain_2_point_vs_3_point/

As a student who had no experience with them beforehand and didn't even know if the protocol was calling for Schuller or Law (it was Law) I kinda felt proud of myself, and didn't have anywhere else to crow about it. Plus I got the comp. submitted by /u/LegendofDragoon [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie4qzf/the_strictest_rad_in_my_hospital_called_to_have/

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This is kind of embarrassing but I'm a second year xray student and although I know how to position, I'm still lost on manipulating technique. I'm aware of the increments of kvp and mas and what they do but when I actually have a bad image in front of me I'm lost. For example I'll shoot an L/s and it'll appear to be very white like not bony detail, would this mean I need more mAs ? Or have I pushed too much kvp Was hoping for maybe a dumbed down version any of you experienced techs can offer in how you understand technique. Thank you submitted by /u/D4dank [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie35c7/any_resources_on_better_understanding_technique/

Looking for detailed descriptions and/or pictures for how to position fingers 2-5...sounds stupid, I know! I have the hardest time with them, especially getting the other fingers out of the way. submitted by /u/CatManifesto [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie2vmx/finger_xray_positioning/

I saw a basketball player injure his finger, goto the back to get X-rays and then 20 minutes later they said X-rays were negative. submitted by /u/jaybezel [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie1gdj/does_anyone_know_why_hipaa_doesnt_apply_to/

I am a college student in the US with a low gpa. Even though I have some classes left to take I do not think that theses courses will be enough to boost my gpa. Instead of me spending even more money on classes, I want to join a program. My interest is and has always been to work in the medical field and I was looking at some options cardiovascular technician, or cytotechnologist. I wanted to ask if there are any jobs in the US for these two positions and if they are in a decline what would be a better option in the medical field? submitted by /u/gem898 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ie09ag/what_are_the_job_prospects_in_these_fields_of/

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