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Behind the Scan: The job of an Imaging Technologist
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Imaging Technologist
Tom O'Neill is an imaging technologist. When a doctor orders an X-ray, CT scan, or MRI, a trained medical professional is required to operate the medical imaging equipment that helps you get the answers you need to treat your condition. Being an imaging technologist requires specific knowledge of subjects like anatomy and physics, and it's a job that keeps you on your feet all day. But for Tom, the reward is knowing that patients receive the highest level of care on their journey to health.
Topics
00:34 Introduction
02:11 Necessary schooling
04:49 Licensing
05:47 Working in a hospital vs. outpatient care
06:29 Who would be a good fit for this job?
07:18 The job outlook
07:38 How much can you make?
09:12 A day in the life
11:51 CT vs. MRI
15:25 Will AI play a role in this field in the future?
16:06 Rewards of the job
Resources
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT - Find an educational program
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Radiologic Technologists
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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation
Chapters
1. Behind the Scan: The job of an Imaging Technologist (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Imaging Technologist Tom O'Neill (00:00:10)
3. Education and Career Pathway (00:01:56)
4. Daily Work and Technical Aspects (00:04:37)
5. Physical Demands and Compensation (00:08:46)
6. Professional Ethics and Future of AI (00:13:22)
7. Rewards of the Profession (00:16:27)
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