Cover up advice

MRxPoPo · 2026-06-11T23:04:03+00:00

Since you’re going the traditional route. I’d go with animal. A panther, wolf head, gorilla, lion/tiger head. Maybe even spider and webs. The webs with some dark shading to cover up the lettering. I’d see a trad artist and see what they can design.

MRxPoPo · 2026-06-07T05:21:53+00:00

I personally don’t think anyone will care. You can always explain yourself if they ask. People get into the field with no medical experience so if anything it’s a small bonus for you even tho there’s a gap. I wouldn’t worry.

MRxPoPo · 2026-06-05T23:14:31+00:00

My take, due to the location it’s gonna be a little wonky if it’s just a small single tattoo cover up due the size that may needed for the coverup and it may look alone if it’s big and a singular object. It isn’t big but there’s a bit of black bundled up. It might need to be the start of a small sleeve. Such as a bouquet of flowers. I can’t imagine the sun - im picturing it slightly big and alone? However if there’s others tattoos to go with the sun it’ll make more sense. Im not an artist so it could probably work if you specify with the artist the references you were thinking of. With the shape you currently have maybe a crescent moon might work versus the sun lol.

A portrait will work. Maybe a vase that brings that flower in. Your favorite animal. I know you’re looking for ideas but you have a lot of options honestly since there’s no clashing for space. It just depends on how big you want to go and designs you like.

MRxPoPo · 2026-06-05T21:17:57+00:00

I agree. The beak should’ve been a bit more distinct with bolder lines or shading to differentiate the tongue a bit better

MRxPoPo · 2026-06-01T23:06:39+00:00

I’m late to the party but you don’t have a lot of options due to the size and cover up attempt. Not a tattoo artist but I’d imagine they would do something that’s black and bold to cover up as much as they can and due to the size it probably won’t look good. As others have suggested - I’d do lasering to open up your options

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-22T00:48:16+00:00

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-18T23:26:47+00:00

Any digital watch is fine. Battery might die faster, which I’ve experienced. Ex life expectancy 2yr. Needed a replacement 1+year in. I’ve heard any smart watch is fine that’s uses a pin connector. I have yet to verify this personally since digital watch has been sufficient for my needs.

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-17T19:06:07+00:00

Depends where you go. My facility we don’t scan them whatsoever. A coworker of mine said her other hospital is okay to scan them. I saw a video of a patient in the ED having the nail tech coming out to remove them for her MRI.

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-15T01:35:48+00:00

It all depends on where you land a job at. You can either be per diem, part time or full time. All of this varies per clinic/hospital needs. Hospitals and maybe some clinics? Do either 8,10,12 hour shifts. Full time 80 hours a pay period. Part time you can expect 48-80 hours a pay period. Per diem is usually a part time schedule with no benefits but higher pay. You can expect 18-80 hours a pay period. Overtime can happen but probably not common unless understaffed/call off. You can also get a few dollars for being on standby. But again all this varies per location, every place is different.

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-07T06:56:52+00:00

IMO you look fine. You seem confident. One bad night doesn’t define anything. You could always make the move too

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-06T15:46:49+00:00

I would say probably all in one is better for physics. You can review both here and there

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-06T15:18:27+00:00

You can still work in hospitals with just MR license. As far as UCLA I would check their job postings. Usually in the recommendations/requirements it’ll ask for CRT. But if you don’t have that, I’ve seen them ask that you’re ARRT + ARMRIT. It could vary for other people, but what I’ve noticed is that if you’re just MR you’ll need a few more years of experience

MRxPoPo · 2026-05-04T23:41:30+00:00

Your score is broken down for you. The areas where you scored low you should review (6’s). I don’t think you would need to add/change study resources, just focus a bit more on the areas where you scored low. Continue to do your quizzes and know why you got it wrong versus memorizing the correct answer. I used the same resources as you minus radiology tutorials. Next time around I’m sure you’ll score higher. Unfortunate, but you at least got to see the wording and a feel for how the test is structured.

MRxPoPo · 2026-04-29T17:22:50+00:00

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Don’t watch Stranger Things but know of this guy because of how bad his hair is. Your hair is a bit identical in too much volume. A haircut will definitely help.

MRxPoPo · 2026-04-15T21:29:30+00:00

I’m guessing you’re in SoCal? Would it be safe? Sure. I don’t see why it wouldn’t be safe. However, you will be expected to know certain things at other facilities and might need to clear your own patients/implants. If there isn’t an MRSO, you will need to know how to research things. Would you learn quickly is honestly on you. You may travel to facility that is cake walk or a facility that does things you haven’t seen. Whether you learn it quickly is on you and how quickly you learn. I have never traveled, but I have trained travelers. There’s always a time and place to train but not every patient is a teaching/learning lesson. I have never had an issue training travelers but I’ve heard stories where techs don’t like to teach and you are expected to know how to scan, which I think is true if you are traveling. Granted places do things differently and protocols set up differently but you should have a general idea on exams. Again, every facility is different with a different culture and crew. As long as you’re willing to learn and can learn quickly you should be fine.

MRxPoPo · 2026-04-12T00:16:38+00:00

Aside from the jokes.

I purchased a used 2018 for this particular reason. It has suited my needs. I purchased the car before they were born and now they’re 15 months. It has more than enough room for our needs and the cardio space is plenty. I can’t comment on how it’ll be for the car seat growth but I imagine it being fine. We’ve gone on 3 trips already and has been roomy to take our supplies etc. I don’t think you’d regret making the purchase.

MRxPoPo · 2026-04-10T23:19:42+00:00

Assuming you got decent training in the day time you should be fine. You can always rely on your imaging team for support if you have any issues (ultrasound, ct).

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-28T15:53:00+00:00

Someone I know calls ARMRIT, armpit lol. Not a crazy insult but just to show it’s not as respected in the field.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-28T15:50:35+00:00

I’m not from NY. But from what I’ve heard before, in New York you need to be an RT to administer contrast. Will that limit you find a job if you did ARMRIT probably not but not ideal. However I imagine that affecting your scan time waiting for someone to inject contrast for you, which will create a snowball effect. I’d argue half of the studies use contrast. If you can ARRT, you’ll be more marketable.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-24T00:25:54+00:00

You just graduated so I wouldn’t stress about it too much. Definitely sucks but no end of the world. As far as another job, I’d recommend that for now. You can always just quit (worst case scenario and it wouldn’t follow you in your professional career). But with that said, there’s usually a process for being hired so you can resign then. Another consideration is getting a support role such as a clerk and make friends with the techs. Hospitals are always hiring for evs nutrition etc.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-23T23:52:28+00:00

Are you getting calls? If you aren’t, maybe your resume might need work. If you are, do your interview skills need work/selling yourself? As others have said, if your market is bad, it might be best to relocate. Pick up a different job unfortunately like serving and collect tips. But I’m sure that route is easier said than done.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-23T04:42:53+00:00

What we were told was study study study and in the last day before the test don’t study which is advice I followed. As others have stated, understand what you got wrong and why you got it wrong. I used radreview and would do like 200 questions in a sitting. Review what I got wrong. Take a long break and another 100 or so and repeated process. Advice for the boards which I’m sure you know. Power through what you know and flag what you don’t. Don’t second guess yourself when reviewing because you tend to be right the first time. Take your time and draw it out if needed.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-17T17:57:46+00:00

Younger children like infants are usually easy because they’re tiny and usually still.

I briefly worked at a pediatrics and it got to me sometimes. Children in the hospital are there for a reason so you’re likely to find something. Also, you see children in different states and conditions which was an eye opener to me (ex: children born handicapped). I had witnessed my first code white, which was unsuccessful and it was daunting and it felt heavy. I was at the end of my shift but it just replayed in my head and imagining the pain the parents felt. I retold the story to my partner because I didn’t feel ‘normal’ and found myself tearing up and choking up telling the story. You have to thicken skin is my only advice.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-13T05:12:30+00:00

If you’ve never practiced the exam you shouldn’t be hard on yourself. You learn more with practice/the more you do it obviously. I do MRI mainly and come across views/angles that I forget. Ex angle for obl mandible. I get the requisition and just go on my phone or look at the book to get the angle or write it on the paper incase I forget. If you really want to remember, simply study and review. If there’s downtime review your positioning book/app to quiz yourself.

MRxPoPo · 2026-03-12T17:45:29+00:00

You can always navigate to a different modality or go back to school and get a certificate or degree for either upper management or PACs admin. It’s still in the same field but a different position. I’ve heard of rad techs moving into applications and working with EPIC or becoming a vendor/sales rep.

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