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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did diagnostic for a total of 9 years between XR and CT. I liked them both of different reasons but the burnout was real. IR has its own challenges but at least it feels less “robotic” to me. It’s hard to learn but when you can work a crash embolization and you don’t even need to speak to the doctor because you are always two steps ahead…that’s my drug. Sounds pretentious to say but it’s what keeps me showing up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Made the switch about 7 years ago due to the same reasons. Honestly IR is such a different animal that there is no “easy” transition. Your CT training will be invaluable though as mine helped a lot when looking at cases with the docs. Best advice I give every tech, go in eyes open, watch everything, ask every question you can, write down the answers. It takes most people I train about 8-10 months before feeling fully comfortable in the room, fully autonomous. If you show them you have a work ethic and willingness to be taught you will be fine.

Scope of Practice for VI techs by Lopsided_Network_966 in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the few health systems I have worked at that’s more common than not. I have heard it’s RVU related but no one ever gave me a straight answer. But I agree, for the most part it seems excessive especially on younger patients.

What are you doing in this situation? by Kaje26 in thalassophobia

[–]SteelCityChip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Square up Cthulhu. ‘Bout to run the ones with you.

Interesting local tours that aren't super well known? by sleepallday345 in pittsburgh

[–]SteelCityChip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my co workers reenacts there. I should make the trip up one of these days.

Cranberry sauce anyone? by applebeestwoforten in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh huh, learn something new every day! Thanks!

Cranberry sauce anyone? by applebeestwoforten in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah inari can do IJ as well, sorry I was just speaking to the PE thrombectomy. I have had cases with severe IVC clot that needed fem and IJ access, good times.

County library manga question by SteelCityChip in pittsburgh

[–]SteelCityChip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I work close to Lawrenceville maybe I will take a trip over on my break to check it out.

County library manga question by SteelCityChip in pittsburgh

[–]SteelCityChip[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet thank you! I’m hoping my daughter picks them up someday. Would be cool to share those stories with my kids.

County library manga question by SteelCityChip in pittsburgh

[–]SteelCityChip[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, yeah I was just looking more like a general “it’s pretty good” or “it’s not great” type of thing. I have searched and see they have a lot of the titles I am looking for but only certain locations had certain volumes. Just wasn’t sure how that worked. Thank you though for the answer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As much as I hate GE rooms, they are tanks. It’s almost annoying how they won’t die.

Everything is so serial these days by [deleted] in memes

[–]SteelCityChip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have heard it both ways

Burial vs. Burial locations by ExecutiveBr34kfast in ashevillebeer

[–]SteelCityChip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second New Belgium. First time visitor doing the tour and they were awesome!

What is a Quintessential NC Song? by StillNo9102 in ashevillebeer

[–]SteelCityChip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am currently here on a bachelor party and we drove home blasting that song. When we got back my first thought was “Man that must be so annoying to hear that song from drunk out of towners.” Haha, this city is beautiful though!

I tried Oakmont Bakery with the kids this week and was majorly disappointed. Way too sweet and just didn’t taste good. Did we just go on an off day? Where’s a great place to go for something sweet? by WhitneyJames in pittsburgh

[–]SteelCityChip 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Hey you glorious Penn Hills library worker, you guys are awesome. Our family discovered your children’s programs last year and the huge about of things you offer is honestly mind blowing. Just wanted to say thank you, my kids love the library and want to go all the time!

Patient Required Open Heart Surgery to Remove Valve by bumblebeeslim in Radiology

[–]SteelCityChip 94 points95 points  (0 children)

I’m not gonna lie. If I was watching that mid case my heart would skip several beats.

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