Re: Should rad techs make as much as RN's?
It seems some of us have a very myopic view of health care. Sometimes it is difficult to look beyond our own situation and see that other people play a very important role in the health care system. I do not remember learning how to do X-rays, set for CT scans, learning about ionizing radiation (other than time, distance, shielding), machine settings, and the various other modalities required for performing the job of an X-ray tech. They are liable for their job as well. An incorrectly performed C-spine xray could be met with serious consequences for example.
While I agree, many nurses are not paid as well as they should be, I see no benefit from dragging other health care professionals into a debate about our problems.
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