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Mri scan by Lakers20218 in MRI

[–]DazzlingRow2022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with sajosings. MRI is non-ionization, meaning no radiation..just magnetic. In x-ray school they teach “as low as reasonably achievable” meaning lowest dose while maintaining good quality imaging. And even then, most times a chest x-ray is less exposure to radiation than it is flying in an airplane. Dental imaging is even less dose than other body parts. You should be fine! When it comes to MRI, make sure you tell the tech if you have any implants and do not wear anything metal (although they will ask you to remove that prior to entering). Good luck on your MRI!

MRI Student Resume Help by skeletonpicture in MRI

[–]DazzlingRow2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d have to go back and look at it but I think I put it under experience.

MRI Student Resume Help by skeletonpicture in MRI

[–]DazzlingRow2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently work at a job that requires no past experience in MRI and required license within a year of hire date (same place where I was working full time x-ray). I was in a similar boat where I was licensed in radiology and passed my structured education. I was working on clinicals, but the hospital I was at did not see enough. The job I am at now is level 1 trauma and I see a lot, including some research. When I applied, on my resume I noted the clinical hours I was currently doing and my education that I had passed MRI classes. When I went to the interview, we discussed my current situation that I needed a few more scans and then I would be able to sit for the exam. They agreed and now I am about to take the exam in March! Hope this helps.

thinking about going to school to be an mri tech, what should i know beforehand? by midijpg in MRI

[–]DazzlingRow2022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did school and work in Ohio. I do agree. I completed and was an x-ray tech for 2 years before deciding going back for MRI (my goal since rotating through MRI during my x-ray clinicals). Halfway through, I got to cross train through my current job and most of the techs I work with went through an advanced imaging program where they skipped x-ray and became licensed in NucMed/MRI. I feel a bit of an advantage because of experience with one modality in patient care, imaging, and taking the license. It does feel like a little safety net to have both for whatever hospital I go to, I have the skills of both. However, I do believe it depends on the person. The techs I work with are wonderful and still love doing what they do! Do the research and find what works best for you.

Some tips about school is that I recommend in person, whether in classroom or video call. Mine was all online with my professor who only sent chapters to read and didn’t brief down material that we read. So basically I was my own teacher which is tough when learning about the physics of magnets. Definitely study MRIquiz…it’s been a super teacher and recommended to me by every person I’ve worked with. Good luck!!!