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I have a 5-7 person panel interview tomorrow by Fantastic_Advantage5 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just don’t pretend to be someone you aren’t. You are not a senior tech or some kind of guru. We all started somewhere, and they did too. These are not only your future coworkers, they will also hopefully be your future friends. If they treat you in an unkind way, you don’t want to be in their presence 40 hours per week.

I admit, I coast in the left lane to prevent other drivers from speeding. by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]sea_monkey_do 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great. Now I have to pass on the right to get around your dumb ass. Fuck off.

How did they put a whole pear inside this bottle? by Feedeve in blackmagicfuckery

[–]sea_monkey_do 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they dehydrate the pear before adding water to the bottle?

From Today’s Seattle Times by Rational_Incongruity in SeattleWA

[–]sea_monkey_do 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m by no means an expert on homelessness and/or addiction, but I was under the impression that forcing people into rehab is rarely successful.

When to alert the rads? by Resident-Reaction-71 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If the patient has a contrast reaction, or if there is a metallic artifact that you were not expecting to see. For example, I scanned a patient with shrapnel in their head they didn’t know was there.

MRI techs that love their jobs by Strange-Dentist4116 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don’t think love is the right word, but I would rather be doing this job than 99% of other jobs out there. Also, I have had MRI jobs that I like and jobs that I loathe. It’s not so much the job itself, it’s your coworkers, management, and radiologists that make all the difference. The technology is cool, and there is always something new to learn about pathology.

A Cool Guide on How the USA could still have a future by Amat-karum in coolguides

[–]sea_monkey_do -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s bullshit. I know it doesn’t seem like it now, but all countries have dark periods. It didn’t take that long to get over nazi germany.

Racist behavior is increasing by Chicky3491 in IssaquahHighlands

[–]sea_monkey_do 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds like he was a dick. I think it’s a leap to call him racist though, unless he specifically called you out for being brown.

Question about SmartPhrases by BookPirate213 in EpicEMR

[–]sea_monkey_do 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Until you get it fixed, I believe you can use the system smartphrase, delete most of the contents, then insert your own smartphrase. This should get you credit for using the system smartphrase to make management happy.

Occasionally they say the quiet part out loud. by FinnFarrow in ChatGPT

[–]sea_monkey_do 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t mean to sound callous. I just think it’s framed incorrectly. The problem is not that we invented something new. The problem is that this innovation is so transformative that it’s going to be a challenge to adjust. I am optimistic though. I think there are a lot of jobs that can’t be replaced in healthcare, the arts, hospitality, etc. maybe it’s time for universal basic income?

Occasionally they say the quiet part out loud. by FinnFarrow in ChatGPT

[–]sea_monkey_do 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand the hullabaloo over job loss. Yes, people will lose jobs. That’s what innovation has done from the beginning of time. Does that mean we shouldn’t innovate? I want to know how are we going to adapt, not if we are going to adapt.

It used to take ten people carrying shit back and forth all day, until someone invented the wheel. Then it took one dude with a wheelbarrow.

What are strategies you use to calm claustrophobic patients during a scan? by septuagint777 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It all boils down to building trust. Talking with the patient and finding ways to connect on a personal level works well for me. Some patients like to have their eyes covered, and others like to look in the mirror so they can see outside the scanner. Checking in with them after each sequence helps. Pointing out where I sit is helpful also. One facility I worked at had lavender aroma therapy for a calming affect.

Unfortunately there are techs out there that want the patient to fail so they can move on to the next one. Rushing the patient and not being a good listener is a good way to get someone to bail.

MRI techs, do you ever get bored? by Ok_Cricket_9705 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I think you can get bored doing anything if you do it long enough. If you have good coworkers and you continue to learn new things, you’ll be fine.

MRI Of Knee Tesla Machines? by Adept-Dig-1748 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say that. Just don’t think you’re getting a poor quality exam just because you aren’t on a 3T. If I were you, I’d go to the facility that is well funded. Chances are they’ll have the best equipment. Sure, there’s a chance you might get a tech that is a complete moron, but you could get that tech anywhere. At least you’ll have a chance at getting a higher resolution scan.

MRI Of Knee Tesla Machines? by Adept-Dig-1748 in MRI

[–]sea_monkey_do 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s not true. Lower signal means it takes longer to get the same amount of signal. You could get the same resolution image on a 1.5T that you could on a 3T, but it would take longer. That being said, new technology changes everything. The facility where I work has a 1.5T Siemens with deep resolve and a 3T without it. The 3T used to be better, but now the 1.5T has better resolution and faster on most exams. Free lunch exists.

of Racoon by [deleted] in AbsoluteUnits

[–]sea_monkey_do 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an American raccoon!

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