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.
I have a few specific questions:
- Do you feel relatively safe at work?
- What steps are you and/or your employers taking to keep you safe?
- Have you or any of your coworkers contracted COVID while on the job?
Also general questions for someone considering a career in radiology:
- What are some things you wish someone told you when you started school?
- I have a feeling once I become an RT, I will want to specialize. Is it possible to specialize while on the job as a Rad Tech? Some specialties that interest me are Radioation Therapy and MRI. I'm pretty hands on and love a dynamic work environment. Are you a rad tech specialist, and if so, what do you love about your specialty?
- Were you able to work part time/full time while in school?
Thanks in advance for your time!
edits: for clarity
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ifzkbj/your_experience_working_during_covid/
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