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Brace yourselves...

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Can an average student make it?

Hey guys I’m currently doing pre reqs and doing fairly well. I’d say I’m an average student, just got back to school after a 5 year hiatus. Will an average person like me be able to make it through the program? Only thing I’m hearing is how difficult this program really is. I plan on studying alllll the time…but really don’t want to waste time and $ just to fail. submitted by /u/ghangus123 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/obbpe9/can_an_average_student_make_it/

Pain management & PM c-arm control

Hi guys! Does anyone here work in a pain management clinic running a c-arm? Is that the only form of radiography there? I'm working outpatient ortho, though right now running our urgent care clinic (where I do EVERYTHING except lab work and I am just exhausted). I have an opportunity to join a pain management clinic but I'm not sure what to expect. I have performed steroid injections/nerve blocks using c-arm before, however this was back when I was still in school about 5 years ago (which was also about the last time I used a c-arm, basically) - I remember the procedure being rather easy and the general atmosphere a lot more chill than OR procedures. If you could give me a good rundown of your job expectations and general daily life in the PM clinic? What's the variety of procedures to expect? How difficult do you think my transition would be? I can handle stress but I cannot handle the kind of toxic attitude usually present in hospital ORs, so part of me is terrified to

I'm getting gastro type imaging done tomorrow by drinking barium. What should I expect?

I'd just like to calm my nerves and understand what's going to be going on. I was told I could be in there for 1-4 hours depending on how my inside react submitted by /u/im_naughty [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ob7zmp/im_getting_gastro_type_imaging_done_tomorrow_by/

Second Opinion MRI

Hi all, Looking to get a second opinion on a brain and spine MRI. I wondered if anyone can recommend a service they like? There are a few options online- just not sure which are best.. submitted by /u/wuntuuthree [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ob5hz8/second_opinion_mri/

Teleradiology without a fellowship?

Hello, I am a rads resident in a major metropolitan city. I am planning to stay nearby and do teleradiology. I am interested in going to work straight out of residency without doing a fellowship. -For anyone with experience in teleradiology, how feasible is this? I imagine teleradiology groups still require subspecialists to read general radiology. So I assume they probably hire some generalists without fellowship too, but I may be wrong. -Is there a significant pay difference? -What are the advantages/disadvantages of being non-fellowship or fellowship-trained in teleradiology? Thank you for your input ahead of time! submitted by /u/diamondcustomer [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/oahc44/teleradiology_without_a_fellowship/

This video is showing how to measure urinary bladder and prostate volume

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Do you guys foresee masks being required in hospitals from here on out?

I’m getting second thoughts about starting my radiography degree if I’m going to have to wear masks forever. If this is a ridiculous question and it is obvious that masks will hopefully one day in the near future not be required, please be gentle haha. I am out of the health care loop. submitted by /u/booooimaghost [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/oae90j/do_you_guys_foresee_masks_being_required_in/

Mildly concerned about violent patients tonight

So I work in Germany, with an obviously English accent, and I have the night shift by myself on xray and ct tonight. England just knocked Germany out of the Euro 2020. I'm here until 8 AM. I'm concerned that people are going to get drunk, get into fights, be sent for a cranial ct, and then get rowdy with me. submitted by /u/Butlerlog [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/oadizm/mildly_concerned_about_violent_patients_tonight/

This happens

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Weekly Career / General Questions Thread

This is the career / general questions thread for the week. 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/o9ey76/weekly_career_general_questions_thread/

Barium Swallow Soon, Super Nervous

Hello everyone. ​ I've had intense dysphagia for over 25 years (I'm 29 now). I was instructed to get a barium swallow. Last time I had one, I was 16 and my nurses were incredibly rude, forcing me to eat and drink things I physically could not to the point I had burst into tears (not flattering, I know) and ultimately failing after I couldn't swallow the solution quick enough. That was then, when I was still able to eat and drink somewhat easier. Now I'm 29 as said and I need to have an esophagram done. Issue is is I can't drink anything thicker than water right now or I choke and/or aspirate. My question is, what can I expect? How can I stay calm? What's the barium solution like (it's been a long time) and any advice for someone who's struggling to swallow? I really can't fail this exam again but I'm pretty traumatized from the last time I took it. I've tried looking up Youtube videos or old subreddits but nothing was useful. Apologies in

Can someone pls explain to me how you know what values to type in here? Especially for ct brain. Thanks. (brand is GE optima)

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What does it take to begin my carrier in US?

Hello guys, So I am a last year radiology resident in europe and I wanted to come to US and work as a radiologist here for a long time but only now started to read about it. Could anyone tell me what procedures I will have to go through and what will I have to do to be able to work as a radiologist in US? From my understanding my european license will have 0 value in US and I will have to retake radiology residency in order to get radiologist license? submitted by /u/tadsj2 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o9d3xp/what_does_it_take_to_begin_my_carrier_in_us/

Infant X-ray Questions

Hello What is the mean dosage (in mGy and/or DAP) for an AP Pelvis and/or Frog Leg Lateral a 9 month old at your hospital or institution? Do you have an acceptable dosage range (i.e. a maximum dosage that would be acceptable)? Do the below x-ray parameters and dosage appear reasonable/acceptable for a 9 month old based on your experience? Why do the parameters and dosages differ for the AP Pelvis x-rays (1.95 mAs) versus the Frog Leg Lateral (1.35 mAs) x-rays? Shouldn’t they be the same or similar? For the 2 AP Pelvis x-ray, the x-ray machine reported the mAs as 1.97 and 1.95 . However, the figures report state 250 mA and 7 ms so shouldn’t the mAs be 1.75 (250 mA x 0.007 s)? – why is there a difference? What caused the increase? This is also noted with the frog leg lateral x-ray, the machine reports a mAs of 1.32 (but 250 mA x 0.005 s = 1.25 mAs). What is the criteria at your hospital/institution for a radiation safety review / radiation investigation into an x-ray case (i.e. if

CoolCoolCoolCoolCool. No doubt, no doubt. But also- anyone else see 2 breast mammos kissing?

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New video just released.VIDEOLINK in comment #mri

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Radiography school is draining me…

So I am in my 3rd semester out of a 6 semester Radiography program. While I enjoy learning the material, I hate both the professors and clinic techs. The professors are downright disrespectful to students and most clinic techs I have encountered are bitchy and anal and don’t seem to understand that you are a student doing your best. Most of them happen to be women. Not sure if me being a man in a “women’s profession” is at play. I am curious if others have/had this experience? I have become so discouraged submitted by /u/baseballman18 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o8jr4u/radiography_school_is_draining_me/

Taught MSc in MRI

So I was excited to join UCD in Dublin to start my masters in MRI. However, I was surprised that they were not accepting international students this year. Can anyone recommend me an alternative university with a good taught MSc in MRI? It would really be helpful. submitted by /u/A_musaad98 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o874uy/taught_msc_in_mri/

Gliosis on CT head

Hi, non-radiology doctor here hoping for an opinion while dealing with a case of uncertain neurological diagnosis. How long does it take after an ischaemic stroke for 'gliosis' to develop on a CT head? Does it eventually transition into more chronic signs or can it still be present from a stroke occurring several years prior? Thanks submitted by /u/maltindannat [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o86uvz/gliosis_on_ct_head/

Ultrasound scan appearances of pregnancy at 5 weeks gestation

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ASMIRT's position statement on the use of gonad shielding. TLDR: Nah.

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Looking to get an opinion on my recent knee mri

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CT of a patient who was sitting in his chair, talking to family members. Suddenly he fainted. Intubated and unconscious was sent to CT. Sadly no CTA was made.

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D-Dimer

Had an 83 year old ER patient with chest and shoulder pain and a room air O2 sat of 89%. Cardiac labs came back normal. D-dimer was critically elevated at 700. ER doc ordered chest and shoulder X-rays and a CT c-spine (no hx of trauma, but thought something in his neck could be causing shoulder pain.) Everything came back normal. I finally asked the ER doc if he was worried about the d-dimer, and he said no. He said it was normal for his age. He refused to order a PE study. This is brand new information for me. Anyone else? submitted by /u/florlunayamor [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o7hk6n/ddimer/

Chest pain post MVC. Only the 2nd sternum I have ever imaged!

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Happy Father’s Day!

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CT of a patient who was sitting in his chair, talking to family members. Suddenly he fainted. Intubated and unconscious was sent to CT. Sadly no CTA was made.

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Jacare Souza shares x-ray showing the steel plate in his arm post surgery

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Have you ever heard of someone failing out of their radiography program then successfully completing it after reapplying?

So after applying and being accepted into my local radiography program. Something that was supposed to mark the next chapter of my life and finally the beginnings of my career. I fail a course and am unable to continue in the program so I am removed. While I do plan to reapply, as you can probably guess I am extremely disappointed but I want to know that this is something I can move past and it's not indicative of my ability to complete the program. So if you know of anyone who has ever failed out of their radiography program then gone on to reapply and successfully complete it I would love to hear about it. submitted by /u/Inaneodyssey [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o3gj6w/have_you_ever_heard_of_someone_failing_out_of/

CT of head post MVC. An unrestrained back seat passenger who hit their head on the center console after rear-ending a vehicle doing 50 mph.

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Process for transitioning into radiation therapist field

Hello everyone, I currently work in research and development for an engineering company, where I operate and maintain particle accelerators. I have been feeling like I need a change of direction and came across a job opening for a radiation therapist in my area that immedietely peaked my interest. I do not have an ARRT license or anything, but obviously I have plenty of useful accelerator experience. If I was looking to make the change to the medical field, where would I start? Thanks in advance submitted by /u/Regularjohn123 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o6p9fl/process_for_transitioning_into_radiation/

Tips for avoiding back pain as a tech

I’m going to be starting my first job as a tech in a couple months. It’s at an outpatient clinic, mainly urgent care stuff, where the protocols are all upright when possible. Are there any long-term techs that DON’T have back problems? Getting kind of stressed thinking about this. EDIT: Mainly concerned about repetitive bending for weight-bearing feet, knees, ankles, etc. submitted by /u/CatManifesto [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o6oy9a/tips_for_avoiding_back_pain_as_a_tech/

Student Question: Wtf is this in this patient's maxillary sinus?

​ https://preview.redd.it/9pvc04cfp3771.png?width=1118&format=png&auto=webp&s=89c53b4c8c7e35ba5f845d3b81928d2533212170 submitted by /u/throwaway736286 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o6ote3/student_question_wtf_is_this_in_this_patients/

MRI magnet quenching question

Got asked a weird question today which I didn’t know the answer for and hoping someone here does know the answer. When an MRI undergoes an emergency quenching how fast does the magnetic field dissipate? For example if someone stupidly brought a metal air canister into the room and a person gets stuck between the canister and the MRI how quickly after initiating a quenching procedure will it be possible to pull the person free? Is it instantly? 30 seconds? Minutes? submitted by /u/WhenDoesDaRideEnd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o6imlw/mri_magnet_quenching_question/

CT training question

Hello to all techs and docs that are reading this! I am currently in my final year of Radiology school (tech/engineer). In a few months I am supposed to start my training in our university clinical center, and I am feeling quite nervous about it. While I am very "relaxed" when it comes to performing X - ray scans, performing CTs makes me shiver. Due to the situation around the pandemic and the awful political and educational system in my country, we have been unable to actually learn by going to the clinic for a better part of 2 years. In the past 5 months I have spent every moment available to me in the clinic observing and also doing X - rays while being supervised by the kind techs! I have only done about 20 CT scans by now, but I have never done any sort of reconstruction by myself. To cut to the chase, is there some sort of program or website that allows you to practice CT reconstructions? Or maybe even a program that allows you to "scan" some sort of art

Agfa DR 100s

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Didn’t get to see the report. Ideas on what’s causing this? Could it be trichinosis?

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There is always one person who always has the worst on calls

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Been a while i did not see this.

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☢️

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How to boost resume for Rad Tech program?

I’m 33 with a background in publishing and real estate and want to go back to school for the Radiologic Technology program at my local community college. I’m taking prereqs right now since my classes from 2006 expired. By the time I finish prereqs, I’ll have missed the application deadline, so unfortunately if I get accepted, I won’t start until Fall 2023. In the meantime, is there anything I can do to boost my resume to make sure I get accepted? I’d hate to wait another year if I get rejected the first time. I was wondering if getting some healthcare experience as maybe a phlebotomist would make me more competitive? I got offered a very low paying, back breaking job as a phlebotomist with a really busy schedule but they do offer paid training, but everyone has warned me that it is a terrible job that will likely burn me out. Is the experience worth it just so I can add it to my resume? Or do you think my time is better spent shadowing a rad tech? I just worry that the school will see

🦕

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BLS Certification

Hey guys. I'm applying to a new job out of state. My current location is a nice hospital but theyre a bit... "different" and had me get a ARC BLS certification. I'm applying to most of these places (Florida) and I see theyre requiring AHA BLS. Should i just pay, sign up and take that before I move? or is this something that they are likely to work with me on? I'm more than willing to get it done, I just dont want to be passed up for something so (in my opinion) insignificant. ​ Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!! submitted by /u/woahdudechil [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o5rdau/bls_certification/

Rad Tech Relocation

Hey guys, I’m an x-ray tech based out of Southern California, currently debating on moving out to be near family in Virginia. Wondering how my California certification might impact my licensing out in Virginia? Not sure if I’d have to retest or have to take some kind of competency, or if it should just sorta work out? Thanks! submitted by /u/obliiviation [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o5q7se/rad_tech_relocation/

Always!

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Finished 1st year as rad tech and not sure I am suited for this

Hello, I am studying radiologic technology to become rad tech. It's bachelors degree (in my country, you have to have bcs). So I finished first year. I've also done around 400 hours in hospital as student. I worked at a classic x-ray, CT, MRI, mamography, densitometry and even at surgery. But I can't help and find it.... Really boring. There are days, when it goes by really fast and that's fun, but often, it goes by really slowly, sometimes not even 1 patient in houlf an hour. I always count the minutes when i can leave. It's just sitting around and I read book or surf the internet. Is it worth finishing this major, or should I switch to something else? Does it get better? After all those lessons spent at school and at hospital, I honestly feel burn out and the thought that i would have to do this job for another 40 years scares me. But at the same time i am scared of quitting, because what if the other option doesn't work out and i am left with nothing. Does a

OR “training”

Brand spankin’ new tech here, graduated May 19th, passed my boards on June 7th, and started at a large local hospital on June 8th. In my clinical program we didn’t get much experience in the OR at all. Enough to get our competency on two exams but that was it, just a two week rotation. Therefore, I’m not familiar with every single fluoro or OR case and what is done during it. These few weeks before I start my regular shift I’m supposed to be “training” in the OR with the lead OR tech. My “training” has consisted of me seeing a cysto once and getting sent to do it, getting sent to do an ERCP having never seen it done, a spine case after seeing about 5 minutes of one, and getting sent to do a bronch today having never seen it. Is this normal OR “training”? I don’t mind being asked to do it after I’ve at least seen it once and know what to expect and what’s being done, but having never seen it is what’s getting me. So that brings me to this question. Is there a resource out there where

Pt w/ new c/o R QL pain

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That picture isn’t very clear

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Weekly Career / General Questions Thread

This is the career / general questions thread for the week. 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/o4paj4/weekly_career_general_questions_thread/

New video just released.VIDEOLINK in comment #mri

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X-Ray/MRI physics questions, about daily use

Hello, I am a prospective rad/mri student and was curious about the level and use of Physics in your field. How much do you use on a daily basis? truth of the matter of all the sciences I HATE Chem and Physics. I enjoy Bio and A&P tho ​ edit: fixed it to make more sense submitted by /u/NuclearRaysOfPeace [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o4k45n/xraymri_physics_questions_about_daily_use/

Anyone here leave the teaching field to be a rad tech?

How many of you left the teaching field for the radiology field? What was your tipping point for leaving and how much job satisfaction do you have now in comparison? I'm a teacher trying to decide on a new career field and I'd love to hear your experiences! submitted by /u/bebop287 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o4iu0r/anyone_here_leave_the_teaching_field_to_be_a_rad/

ct scan - what do you see? - video link

https://imgur.com/WDmP4si - Looking for more eyes on this as Neuro said they'll call me next week (neuro never usually has time for me ... as good as a chocolate teapot tbh). So I'd love to understand this a little better. thanks :) submitted by /u/Littlepinkmaker [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o4e9wi/ct_scan_what_do_you_see_video_link/

What is the minimum amount of staff an outpatient place would be required to have?

For example lets say a place focusing on a specific niche only like doing CBCT scans of people's jaws and teeth. Who would they be required to have around to operate out of a little office somewhere? submitted by /u/mynamepeggy789 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o4dkkb/what_is_the_minimum_amount_of_staff_an_outpatient/

Glenoid variant or pathology - Assaki's tubercle

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July 1 is coming...

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Incorrect CT Reading and Exposure Limits

Been having terrible TMJ lately and was referred by my TMJ specialist to have a neck CT done w and w/o contrast. There was an incidental finding of minor fibrotic changes in the apical lungs. Had to get a follow up chest CT w/o contrast that showed everything clear no issues Just curious how one guy see something and the other doesn’t. At this point I’m assuming the 2nd all clear is the right one. 2nd question i know you guys get a lot. But I’ve had a done of work up over the last 2.5 years with differing opinions from radiologists on my exposures. Age 32 A HIDA scan, a gastric emptying and an upper GI. Age 34 this year - 3 upper GIs, a neck CT w/ and w/o contrast and the chest CT. Both CTS were with in a week of each other. Not sure if that matters or not. Just seems like a ton of exposure to me but radiologist and doctors have differing opinions if it’s been a lot or not. submitted by /u/Balti410 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/

ULTRASOUND

Any good source for an ultrasound newbie?? I need an online source with videos on how to perform ultrasound that explains the images too. ​ Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Historical-Carpet-72 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o44qu9/ultrasound/

Online resources suggestions

Hello everyone!! I am a new radiology resident and I would like to ask you about an online source with lectures in order to build a strong foundation for radiology! I have heard about the Radiology Ronin, radiopedia courses and casestacks! Which do you think is the best for making strong foundations and explaining basic stuff?? Thank you in advance!! submitted by /u/Historical-Carpet-72 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o42m7x/online_resources_suggestions/

My (M19) Wrist. Radiologist suspects Os Epilunate. Sorry for potentially poor image quality.

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Happy Father’s Day!

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f(20) dx m54.9 normal?!

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CT of a patient who was sitting in his chair, talking to family members. Suddenly he fainted. Intubated and unconscious was sent to CT. Sadly no CTA was made.

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Jacare Souza shares x-ray showing the steel plate in his arm post surgery

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Have you ever heard of someone failing out of their radiography program then successfully completing it after reapplying?

So after applying and being accepted into my local radiography program. Something that was supposed to mark the next chapter of my life and finally the beginnings of my career. I fail a course and am unable to continue in the program so I am removed. While I do plan to reapply, as you can probably guess I am extremely disappointed but I want to know that this is something I can move past and it's not indicative of my ability to complete the program. So if you know of anyone who has ever failed out of their radiography program then gone on to reapply and successfully complete it I would love to hear about it. submitted by /u/Inaneodyssey [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o3gj6w/have_you_ever_heard_of_someone_failing_out_of/

CT of head post MVC. An unrestrained back seat passenger who hit their head on the center console after rear-ending a vehicle doing 50 mph.

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Job openings in Alaska!

My hospital is a level 4 regional hospital that serves a small community. We have traveler and full-time, benefited positions open for CT/XR or one or the other. A busy shift is 20 exams A normal shift is 12-15 Really close knit radiology department, friendly rads, ER docs ask your opinion and you get to be a part of a dynamic team. Good pay, chill work, unlimited vacation time (accrue 13 hours of PL for pay check). If anyone is interested or just curious, PM me, please. We haven't had luck with finding full-time people lately due to there not being a college that graduates techs in our city, but we have had travelers extend 2-3 times, or until their limit. A few of them even stayed for good! Alaska is amazing with an untold amount of hobbies and adventures waiting for you! Had to add a cheesy line in their like the HR department does, hope it helped. Cheers submitted by /u/frozen_beet11 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o3948o

Question for rads

What is the best way to approach you if I read the final report on a scan I just performed, and I believe you may have missed something? Usually I will call and ask, but I’m afraid I’m being annoying, and sometimes the rad on the report has left for the day. submitted by /u/florlunayamor [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o36rfv/question_for_rads/

Odontoid view that I shot today! I’m a second year student and this is the best one I’ve shot so far. Any tips for improvement?

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Guilty!

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Hello?

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To anyone who can assist

I just finished my freshman year at a community college and want to take things seriously with my life. I was looking at career options and had a hard time deciding but I think I want to become an MRI Technician, or anything with radiology. The job itself doesn't seem like a lot of work, and the pay seems phenomenal. I am extremely confused on what steps to take towards achieving this goal. I guess my questions to those who can answer them are Was it a difficult process? Is it a stressful job? How many years of school do I need to do, and what do I need to major in. Do i need to transfer to a university? Do I need to do schooling outside of college? And is it a competitive field or is it reasonable. Please and thank you. submitted by /u/bruhurbahurb [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o2hsv6/to_anyone_who_can_assist/

Radiation Therapist Degree - What colleges offer a BS Radiation Therapist program for holders of an ARRT certification.

Radiation Therapist Degree - What colleges offer a BS Radiation Therapist program for holders of an ARRT certification. submitted by /u/No-Understanding1155 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o2hkfv/radiation_therapist_degree_what_colleges_offer_a/

Ultrasound training on thyroid and parathyroid glands.

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Those of you who work at a hospital… do you feel like x-ray techs are looked down on at your hospital?

In general by nurses, doctors, anesthesiologists, in the OR, both? I can’t help but feel like they think all we do is push a button and that we’re not really important or useful. If you are in the OR and you get spoken down to or treated as if you don’t know anything, how do you not let it bother you or get to you? submitted by /u/LaurenCz30 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o2cjpw/those_of_you_who_work_at_a_hospital_do_you_feel/

Worklist Questions

Hey folks, hope this is OK. Not advertising anything, but I'm working on a radiology worklist for rads/techs, and I was hoping to get some honest feedback from the folks on this subreddit. Rads : Where do you lose the most time with your current worklist (PACS or otherwise)? Is getting instant updates on your worklist (another user opens the case, begins reading, signs, an ER stat case immediately appears on the list, etc) important or are the generic worklist refreshes I see today something you're OK with? Are your worklists today primarily driven by subspecialty or are they more location based? Is cherry picking from other lists frowned upon by your peers, or is it first come first served? Techs : Is it useful to see studies on your worklist when a rad determines they need something additional, IE missing scan docs, missing 3D recons, etc, or is this something that would always be handled with a phone call? How do you handle your QA issues (like the on

How are your co-workers?

I’m thinking of going to school and becoming a rad tech then getting into mri only because I hate my current job due to being around too many annoying extroverted co-workers. They make me feel depression and anxiety and that’s no life to live. I’m a highly sensitive introverted male. I would imagine x-ray/mri doesn’t have to deal with extroverted or miserable co-workers, mostly just taking Images right? submitted by /u/Notboutdemnarks [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o23tkx/how_are_your_coworkers/

X-Ray Tech, jobs without flouro? Plentiful?

Hey there, I'm currently a Rad Tech student. I'm just wondering are jobs plentiful out there for new grads, that include NO FLOURO? Do ALL/MOST hospital jobs include FLOURO? I see a lot of advertisements, for mobile techs - I assume they do NOT do flouro? Ideally, would love to work in an ortho clinic where I'm just doing fractures, etc. I don't think I'd get that as a new grad, and I don't think I'll be able to be too picky after graduation. submitted by /u/DarkEyes87 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o222m2/xray_tech_jobs_without_flouro_plentiful/

Any free PACS archive/system>

Hi, I'm looking for a free PACS archive with full radiology DICOM cases in different modalities and their reports. Does any hospital provide free access to their PACS system or is there any other online archive like this? submitted by /u/sherif011 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o20e4g/any_free_pacs_archivesystem/

Understanding your fetal ultrasound

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Yummy

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MGMA Data

Anyone have recent MGMA Data? Are there different sections for "Starting salary" (outta fellowship) and Academic? Or is all the info lumped together? Looking for info on Diagnostic Radiology for "starting salary" academics. I have an offer that says they try to stay above the 50th % of MGMA but what they offered me is literally $1000,000 less. Doesnt make sense. Thanks!! submitted by /u/peggysmom [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1ql8y/mgma_data/

When the drs ignore the radiologists write up 🙄

Oh man , so anyone here ever experienced this. You have a patient, the get a MRI as prime example with contrast. You write a summary of what you've found and clearly say the patient has Bern scale 3 intermediate CSF leak - but yet the Neurologist decided to ignore the advice.... What the heck would you do. Asking as a patient here - have it in writing from the radiologist on my scan that something is going on also I've got tapering in the brain ... And I have zero idea what that means so any help on that would be grand!! Trapped in a country that doesn't speak English as a first language and I don't speak Danish 🙄🙄. submitted by /u/Littlepinkmaker [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1nnrg/when_the_drs_ignore_the_radiologists_write_up/

Does the perfect IR lifestyle exist?

Horror stories man... Hours worse than GS, getting payed 40k more to do 40 hrs more a week? Call every other weekend, and 1:3 weekdays? But then there are the ole' tales of glory... Primarily out-patient, 8-5, call once a month, 700K, mix in some DR Is it simply a fable or is it possible? I know the haaaaard IR lifestyle is eeeeeeasy to find, but what about the good life? Does anyone actually know someone in IR that has found the promised land? MS3 submitted by /u/DownwithTBLs [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1dk0z/does_the_perfect_ir_lifestyle_exist/

Boards on the 8th of July

So my boards are coming up and I'm incredibly nervous. I've been getting mixed answers from the techs I've asked about the test, some say it was super easy and others say they barely passed. My professor also got the boardvitals program for us and said the test was easier than what was on there. I also bought the radtechbootcamp and radreview since I was just memorizing the questions on boardvitals. I feel as if our class kinda got screwed over due to covid since we were kicked from clinic for 3 months and are behind compared to previous classes. I'm just so nervous that I'm not ready enough, I also got into the CT program but in order to officially be in you have to pass your boards first so I have alot riding on passing this test. Do you guys have any tips on studying or preparing for the exam? Did you feel as if it was easier or harder than what you were expecting? submitted by /u/FawnLinwood [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiolog

promotions in rad/mri tech?

Hello, I am a prospective rad/mri tech and was curious in your field do you get promotions based on how many certs you hold? or eventually, do you have to have a BA? Also what kind of BA would be needed if so? a health managment/admin degree? or does it even matter? does admin make more than a tech generally? submitted by /u/NuclearRaysOfPeace [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1c5rx/promotions_in_radmri_tech/

Can you calculate cancer mortality rate for a population of specific age group?

If you have a population data of cumulative dose for a specific age group and gender (of each organ), can you calculate the cancer mortality rates for this specific age group for one organ only? Are there any studies done on this? submitted by /u/phymathnerd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1aql9/can_you_calculate_cancer_mortality_rate_for_a/

I broke my 4th metacarpal bone 4 days ago. Doctor said surgery is not needed and hand is on a sling. Doctor decided to no reaccommodate the bone and let it heal in that position as finger seems to move fine....is that ok or should I get a second opinion?

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Question

Hey there I‘m from outside and have absolutely no clue about the english terms i will need here, I hope that you understand the necessary. Is the guy who interprets the Xray and MRI „pictures“ the same who makes them ? think about their educational level. Is it commom for the interpreter that he sees many pictures of the same body parts or maybe only the exact same body part ? For example only Spine / Brain / Knee whatever you name. If so, how many pictures do they see in a certain time frame ? Wouldnt there be a very good eye for certain problems after the 1000 time? Are there services where you can easily send your pictures to and get them reviewed for a second opinion ? Would be great if anybody could help me out. Cheers submitted by /u/anogou [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/o1a3fi/question/

Time Limits ( 4 memes/specialties)

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