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What would a day in the life of an X-ray tech look like?

I am considering a career in MRI or X-ray technology. I want to figure out what the job would be like. I want to see if it would be boring or stressful.

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I don't think any worthwhile jobs are without stress. Compared to most healthcare professionals, radiology technologists probably have less stress than most. Most RTs work 8-12 hour shifts, although some may be on-call to come in after hours for urgent/emergent studies (for which you are paid more). You can choose to specialize in a modality such as MRI or ultrasound. You can be a generalist. As you train you will see what feels right for you. RTs must learn how to correctly position patients, how to set up for and obtain high-quality images, and to understand patient flow processes so the high demands to get all the patients the images they need can be met. For those who want to move towards leadership roles, there are "lead techs" in larger hospitals and imaging centers.
Thank you comment icon Alright, thanks! Aiden
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