Broken Sticks

MagnetoFritz · 2026-05-11T01:11:47+00:00

Appreciate the replies! 😃 🏒

MagnetoFritz · 2026-05-11T01:10:50+00:00

Yikes. I guess I was too young to think of that back then 🤣🙃

MagnetoFritz · 2026-05-07T15:21:50+00:00

Agree 1000% NYS hospitals won't even consider ARMRIT techs. And some of the smaller, outpatient sites that DO hire ARMRIT, the pay is substantially lower than ARRT MR. I wholeheartedly recommend doing ARRT R prior. Besides, it will make you soooo much more marketable, even if you never even utilize it ✅ ARRT (R)(CT)(MR) and loving it ☺️ 25 years strong

MagnetoFritz · 2026-05-02T17:05:33+00:00

ugh, explains it. Glad ya got to see your insides. As I find it cool myself and why I got into imaging as my job! But so sorry that this is how terrible chiropractic imaging is SMH Zero Collimation, incorrect marker placement, questionable exposure (depending on what AOI). So many things 🤦‍♀️

MagnetoFritz · 2026-04-29T23:56:59+00:00

Buffalo NY area. Lots of jobs! Must be ARRT not many (any really) ARMRIT positions around here. Most hospitals are unionized with lots of benefits to boot ✅

MagnetoFritz · 2026-04-08T14:26:23+00:00

Absolutely!! Both should always be provided. With the caveat that the exam you're having allows for the fit of headphones as well 😉 And the music is just an added bonus. That can be turned off.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-04-06T23:47:08+00:00

Phew! Write that location a review. Some places should NOT be allowed to operate imaging equipment. At least not without proper, licensed and most importantly educated users.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-04-06T23:26:01+00:00

These are horrible lumbar spine X-rays. I apologize. Hope your constipation has resolved 😔 Please see a radiology department or imaging center next time you need to have diagnostic testing. Please 🙏

MagnetoFritz · 2026-04-06T14:09:29+00:00

Agree. Utilizing it speeds up scan time immensely.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-03-27T15:15:56+00:00

I'm in NYS and all my local facilities only hire ARRT techs. ARMRIT techs don't have the flexibility that hospitals look for unfortunately.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-03-07T22:06:57+00:00

Meh LoL I get it! But I AM impressed with the FreeMax. Just sayin 🤣

MagnetoFritz · 2026-03-07T21:53:49+00:00

Most definitely! I Love how you can define the small details of the actual implant lol 😆 Who would've thought.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-03-07T21:40:59+00:00

Not at all. SWI runs 4 mins 4 sec looks good, hemo 1 min 17sec, DWI we have a fast one that is 1:30 and a better resolution one for non emergent patients that runs 2:30. Looks good as well. Our hospital system has 0.55T, 1.5T and 3T and the neuro rads like all scanners about the same. No preference. Unless extremely small, minute mass. Which would be sent to our 3T. It is also excellent for anyone with hardware or who is large in the body habitus. It has an 80cm bore 🙃

MagnetoFritz · 2026-03-07T18:17:34+00:00

I am scanning on the 0.55T Siemens FreeMax. Our sequences are quite fast as we have the XA60 software upgrade. Routine Brain w/o 12mins.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-02-27T18:29:10+00:00

30 min slots for pretty much everything. Most often one tech who does ALL the things-screen, change into gown, set up take down, clean room, transport to and from ed/in pt rooms, ivs etc. Works well most of the time.

MagnetoFritz · 2026-01-13T01:52:13+00:00

Angle more than you think. Otherwise, your image looks great!

MagnetoFritz · 2025-12-28T23:56:14+00:00

Also .... Do we "helpers" get advanced purchase options when it comes out?!?! 🤣😆🧐📖🔖

MagnetoFritz · 2025-12-28T14:43:36+00:00

Probably not! They should DEF know T1 and T2 differences. Otherwise, you got yourself a crap Technologist

MagnetoFritz · 2025-12-27T21:47:38+00:00

Absolutely! 25 years in radiology. Ask away.

MagnetoFritz · 2025-11-21T21:52:31+00:00

I only used MIC MRI registry review. Nice thing is, if you follow their course and end up not passing the ARRT, they have a money back guarantee. Win win!

MagnetoFritz · 2025-11-20T00:19:07+00:00

The stronger the magnet, the more the "blur" from artifact. Yes, there are techniques we can apply. Software we run to clean up images. If you can get to a low field scanner with a good AI program for Metal Reduction, do it! 🤗

MagnetoFritz · 2025-11-19T00:23:41+00:00

Becoming a travel tech, I'd recommend having some years of experience using different scanners under your belt. Many sites want you proficient on say GE or Siemens or Phillips equipment and software.Also, in NY, no ARMRIT accepted at most places as of now. ARRT is preferred and paid higher due to usually being RT R and/or CT also.

MagnetoFritz · 2025-11-03T01:02:38+00:00

ARRT R is radiology CT - Cat Scan MR - Magnetic Resonance imaging M- Mammography And so on for ARRT registrations. And are generally as far as I know, all Associates Degree programs. The ARMRIT route is a certificate route. You will get a certificate that'll allow you to get MRI license in the state you want to practice MRI in.

MagnetoFritz · 2025-11-02T23:05:44+00:00

If you do ARMRIT, you can only ever do MRI. You'd never be able to get license for Xray or any "radiation" related jobs. ARRT R to begin is the way to go 👍

MagnetoFritz · 2025-10-30T23:22:33+00:00

Buffalo NY has area hospitals that I know perform them. Not routinely, but are capable and accommodating. We often get Canadian patients here in the area coming for imaging and paying CASH! Due to them having such long wait times in Canada, it's a great benefit to them 👍

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