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X-ray technicians are a vital part of the hospital and health care community. They examine the bones of patients as well as other areas that doctors suspect when there could be a problem that they cannot see on the outside. An x-ray technician only has to go to school for two years in order to work in a hospital, but if they get a four year degree, their chances of getting a better job improves.
Some of the basic classes that the technician would take in high school include the science classes such as Biology and anatomy. When they get to college, they will take these classes again but on an expanded level. There will not be as much of a concentration on English and social studies as there will be on the science courses. X-ray technicians must be able to take the correct picture of the patient at the precise spot for the doctor to be able to see what they are looking for. They will then need to read the x-ray to see if it came out the right way. If the x-ray needs to be done again, they must position the patient in a way for the picture to be clearer.
Patients that the technician will see will vary each day. If the technician works in a hospital, they could see patients from babies to elderly adults. Some patients might have bullets in them that the technician needs to take a picture of for surgery and other patients have issues with vital organs that need examined so they can be removed. The technician gives answers that the doctor desperately needs so they can treat the patient. Without the x-ray technician, some patients could possibly pass away. Doctor's offices also use x-ray technicians. Granted the technician won't see as many traumatic cases, but they could still see a little bit of anything possible. Sometimes they get the opportunity to do ultrasounds on women who are pregnant and are the ones who inform the mother of what they are having. People who want to be x-ray technicians need to have a calm demeanor because they will meet people who will be very nice to them and people who will be in a lot of pain and may be rather mean.
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What is a xray techinician?
An xray technician is commonly referred to as a radtech or radiation technician in a medical setting.
How does one become a xray technician?
A course in radiology is going to most likely be required. However, in different states the requirements can vary.
What is a career that starts with X?
Xylophone repairman. Xray Technician
What options are available for someone looking for an xray technician job?
The options that are available for someone looking for an xray technician job is to start looking in the careerbuilder website and in the college career center.
How much school is required for x-ray tech?
There are several courses that must be completed to become a certified xray technician. This will normally take abot 2 years to complete. It generally takes 2-4 years depending on prerequisites to become an Xray technician. For a 4 year programs, it averages to about 120 credit hours of classes.
hOW DO i BECOME A PIPELINE XRAY TECHNICIAN IN ALBERTA CANADA?
Schooling is required and there are three of them in Alberta Canada. They are Calgary City Centre , Calgary North , Edmonton City Centre
Where can I find xray technician jobs?
You could try at Christie clinic. Maybe carle.
How long does a x-ray technician have to wait to re-enter the room after an exposure?
Right after xray
Is there any XRay tech schools online?
It takes about a year to become an x-ray technician. Local technical schools like the University Of Phoenix offer classes and certification. You can search schools and online programs at http://radiologytechnicianschools.net/.
Are xray technicians courses offered online?
Yes, xray techicians courses are offered online. I have listed a couple of websites for you. www.xrayschools.com www.educationcenteronline.org/.../X-Ray-Technician-Training.html
What can I do as an x-ray technician besides work in a hospital?
You can work at a dental office or family clinic. There are several professions that require the help of an xray technician.
How long would I have to take the xray technician course, before I am certified?
It depends on the state you wish to become certified in and how dedicated your are to the courses. Full time it looks like in some states you can become an x-ray technician in 18 months, if you go full time. Part time courses could take anywheres up to 4 years.
