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What can I expect from a career in Medical Technician Work?

I'm a sophomore university student this coming fall semester, and I'd like to get a better idea of my career choice of technician work in either x-ray or sonograms.
I'm not really sure what skills are expected of me.
I'd like to get started on focusing on those skills prior to my interest specific programs senior year.
What is it like working with the equipment?
What is the work environment like and what is your hours like? #career #radiology #x-ray #sonography #medicine #health-care #technology #college #doctor

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Shivani’s Answer

As a medical technician, you will be asked to assist a medical doctor in the field of work. For example, if you choose to become an anesthesia technician you will be asked to make sure all the Operation theatre equipment is fully functional and checked, all other equipment are working and you would assist the anesthetist in giving anesthesia.

For radiology technicians, its a shift-wise job where you have to handle the X-ray / CT scan / MRI machines and equipment in addition to making sure they are completely functional at all times. You will aid in the film development process and also in patient transport. There is an associated radiation hazard if due precautions are not taken.
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Gary’s Answer

The great thing about this career choice is that you will have plenty of options for work schedules. Hospitals run 24 x 7 x 365 so you will be able to work different shifts. Pay is great, there is always a need for these skills regardless of location.
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Sukhminder’s Answer

Most medical technicians work in hospitals, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Laboratories and doctors' offices are other common work environments for medical technicians. If you plan to work as a phlebotomist, your career path may lead you to a hospital, lab or donation facility.

These are some careers in medical technology:
EEG technologist. National average salary: $21,522 per year. ...
Clinical laboratory scientist. National average salary: $23,614 per year. ...
Sonographer. ...
Home health aide. ...
Pharmacy technician. ...
Rehabilitation technician. ...
Chiropractor assistant. ...
Medical records specialist.

Is medical laboratory technologist a good career? Yes; medical laboratory technologists earn above-average salaries and benefit from faster-than-average job growth projections.
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