X-ray technician

angelac1978 · Apr 8, 2003

you might try the message boards at http://www.radiography.com

you probably won't get many responses from this site, being that it is a nursing BB

ogden2k · Apr 8, 2003

That's true, I'll check them out. Thanks

HISSYTHECAT · Apr 8, 2003

I went through two semesters of radiology program. On Tuesday and Thursday we had clinicals at the hospital. We were taught how to take x-rays, fluoro procedures like BE, and IVP. We learned how to take xrays in surgery. We got to watch a total hip replacement and get to take the xrays. The doctor would request before and after xrays to make sure everything was right. We weren't exposed to radiation that much. If we had to help with a patient while doing an x-ray, we would wear lead aprons. After you complete the radioogy program, you can also go to CT, NUC MED, MRI, and ultrasound. That is where the money is here.

I had 21 hours of classes plus two eight hour days for clinicals. It was hard and I had a hard time keeping up with the class, plus trying to work at a part time job. I ended up quitting after two semesters cause I was getting so far behind on bills. I have to admit one thing, I learned a lot of stuff about radiology and how to read the xrays. I had a great time!!!!

I hope this helps some.

Hissy )