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=﻿ Alisha Kriech's research on Radiological Technologists. =

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== Radiological technology is the production of images of internal organs and structures by passing a small, highly controlled amount of radiation through the human body, and capturing the resulting image on an image recording device. When x-rays penetrate the body, they are absorbed in varying amounts by different parts of the anatomy. Bones, for example, will absorb much of the radiation and, therefore, appear white or light gray on the image, whereas soft tissue absorbs little radiation and appears dark. == == Education and Training: Formal training programs in radiography lead to a certificate, an associate degree bachelor's, masters or post graduate degree. An associate degree is the most prevalent form of educational attainment among radiologic technologists and technicians. Programs typically last around 21-24 months when wanting to earn a certificate. ==



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== Schooling Required: The programs provide both classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology. ==

Students interested in radiologic technology should take high school courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
== Radiologic technologists should be sensitive to patients' physical and psychological needs. They must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and work as part of a team. In addition, operating complicated equipment requires mechanical ability and manual dexterity. ==

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==﻿ Location for Career: Radiologic technologists held about 214,700 jobs in 2008. About 61 percent of all jobs were in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers. ==

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== Colleges that offer a degree in radiology: ﻿ There are many colleges that offers a degree in radiology. Some colleges include Devry University, South University, Baker college, American Intercontinental University, and also Keiser University. ==

== ﻿I am very interested in going into this career. I have always wanted a job in the medical field ever since i was a little girl. My mom was sick all the time when I was younger and I always wanted to be able to help her. When she passed away, I knew a career in the medical field was right for me. I think radiology will be very interesting. ==

What are the positives about their job?: He loves to help the people who need it the most.
== What are the negatives about their job?: Knowing that people take his career for granted. "Radiologists are not appriciated as much as they should be" he says. Another negative aspect would be working with his co-workers and just being the the hospital environment in general.==

How much money do they make a week? A year?: Up to seven hundred dollars a week and in a year he makes forty five to fifty five.
== Do they find it easy to live off their salary?: He thinks that he makes enough to get by. He also thinks the more you earn the more you spend.You wont be rich being a radiologist but you will never be broke==

Are they required to continue training?: You can take courses online because every two years you have to take a test to keep your licence updated.
== Is the field in demand?: Matthew thinks that his career is very high in demand, but too many people are in the field. He says that the market is too flooded in the area with radiologic technologists. == == If they could go back to college would they?: If he could go back to college and redo his career he would. He would want to be an anesthesiologist because their job is very easy and they get paid alot of money. He says they sit around on the computer all day and do nothing. Matthew loves his job but he says every day is different.==

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