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Thanks, I hope it helps people get paid faster.

Good deal. Once of the nice things about this career field is there is fairly high turnover. When I talk to people from the last hospital I worked at, there are so many new people. So, if you go through the program. Do a good job and make good connections, you should be able to find a job. Good luck!

I do not. I was lucky and went to school through the Air Force. I owe all my fame and fortune to the USAF. The one tip that I will give you to help with the decision making process is to get the full cost of the school, including books and any other extra fees(there are always extra fees). Then figure out how much radiology techs make in your area. Depending on where you live you might find that you'll make bank compared to the cost of school, if that's the case go to school for it. However, if you find that school is super expensive and the wages are low in your area, then you might want to look else where. Lastly, take everything the school tells you with a grain of salt. Schools are in the business of making money/filling their programs. Look out for yourself. Good luck.

There is some math required. If you were fine with high school math the knowledge required for the program isn't that bad. I'll be honest, I've seen some really smart people fly through programs and I've seen people that we're the sharpest tools in the shed get through the program. If the only thing holding you back is math don't fret. Between the classes, your classmates, teachers, tutors, and UA-cam you'll have plenty of resources to get you past the math.

I went into the field in 1999. Jobs were plenty. If you had an AART license and a pulse, hospitals couldn't hire you fast enough. There were 10 to 15 thousand dollar sign on bonuses. Over 16 years I saw the field become saturated and the scale of open jobs tilt from plentiful to scarce. That's why I made this video. To help people from trying to get into a field that doesn't have any many jobs as others.

Actually, most hospitals I've worked at will let you shadow for a couple hours. You'll have to contact their HR/Volunteer department.

Chris McClure ah thank you :)

People LOVE using the terms "oversaturated market" I've seen it for literally every career I've looked into. It's just a buzzword at this point, it's ridiculous.

Exactly!!!!!!!!! Every profession I look into everyone says its hard to find a job. It's like they're just waiting fot a job to be given to them. I looked into dental hygienist Dental Assisting and respiratory therapist all say same about finding a job. Negitive people won't find jobs 🤷

Furyfromthesky ! bro, we need to talk

I worked in the field from 2000-2015 as radiology tech. I got really lucky and was able to go through the US Air Force version of x-ray school. Most community college programs are two years of full-time school. The classes depend on the college. I suggest checking the college you are interested in course catalog. Bonus tip: I'm very again school like CTU(www.coloradotech.edu/) or Keiser(www.keiseruniversity.edu/radiologic-technology-as/), because they promise quick admittance, easy courses, a shorter program, and 100% job placement. However, they cost 3 to 4 times as much to attend as a local community college. A lot of employers would see a candidate attended a school like that and discard their resume. That's my opinion.

Chris McClure Again. How was the way you learned to you? What type of science or math is involved that's all I want to know instead you keep promoting other ways of school. I can get in any school but I want to know what I'm getting into before I waste money and time.

2 Things that will help since each program is slightly different. 1) This link should help give you a basic idea of courses, (www.geteducated.com/career-center/how-to-become-a-radiologic-technologist). 2) Contact the local community college in your area and get a list of courses.

@@chrismcclure4264 so they would discard the resume if you went to CTU and Keizer?

@@kelseydtvjn3143 every situation is different, so it's hard to say what every hiring manager would do. People I knew from CTU/Kaiser/those types of schools, who got jobs, got them at their clinical site. Since they were good students.

almost done with x ray school . I want to move out west. You think it will be hard for me to get a job out there? Pa is great i have a house there but boring at times. well many times!

nico chico I'm applying to Nursing school instead :)

dam you betrayed us for the other side =( lol but it is a great choice the market for nurses is booming right now . you will finda job anywhere good luck tho !!

nico chico exactly radiology is cool but I want a little more hands plus think about how many rad techs are needed compared to nurses in just one hospital

Shakira Rorie Yes, I actually went to several hospitals asking techs and nursing about thier jobs, ironically the nurses where positive the techs stated everything he's saying it is OVERSATURATED, this career is good for a housewife or something, I also went to Kieser because I was thinking of switching from lpn to rad tech, for 50,000 no, lol and they lied about job opportunities.... now going for RN

how did the kettering and lange text work for you? looking for study materials. Even considered the ASRT online stuff, but thats damn expensive.

John Handcock I agree 100%. I can't find another position in my area because either hospitals hire from within or take forever to get back you. X-Ray is the most frustrating position I've ever searched for. I'm starting to believe that having connections in the healthcare field is what works but it is very difficult to move around in this field. If you get somewhere you are stuck whether you like it or not! I'm going for a 1 year accelerated nursing program in the fall. Will make nursing my primary and x-Ray my secondary income. I can not rely on X-ray it is unstable. I don't understand why so many people want to work in X-ray, it's nothing special really.

WHERE ARE U GUYS FROM?

What state do you live in?

@@sgaines4 what state do you live in?

@@kelseydtvjn3143 Chicago, IL.

I agree. This caused me many, many hours of frustration. Best thing to do, if you are going to try and work in California is bite the bullet and just get it done as fast as possible. I highly suggest taking a class. I'm took mine at the VA in San Diego many moons ago. It was with Bill Jessup and went over everything that was going to be on the test over the course of a couple weekends. Without it, your job options are greatly reduced. Good luck.

Yeah, I am dreading studying fluoro again. I just submitted the paperwork and check for the CRT-F license, so I am looking into classes now. I will keep Bill Jessup in mind! Do you have any idea an estimated amount the actual exam costed you? Was it over $100? I am trying to put aside money just to acquire these licenses (I am also a pharmacy tech, and always like to get my license in case it is hard to find an X-ray job.) Thank you for your advice.