I sit here at the age of 30 saying damn I wish I could of done this sooner but nope I cant let myself down for not knowing what I want in life. So I can't wait! to become an MRI Tech.
I wouldn’t fo it if I were you. It’s a thankless exhausting career. It’s rare to get lunch or any kind of break. You will get stuck working late a lot , take a ton of pager call , you do exams where you inject gel in rectums and vaginas , the implant research is the biggest pain in the a$$, you will have some Karen co workers. They will get on your last nerve. The patients are so nasty to you too. It’s nothing what people think it is. Don’t waste you’d time
@ccalexander1924 dang that’s the exact opposite of my job we don’t insert any gel the nurses do it. We have a team that we can reach out to for implants we can’t find info on. Lots of resources but I know it’s not like that everywhere!
Im close to graduating. Im on my 2nd to last module and have about 430 clinical hours. Going for my ARRT and I’ve learned a lot so far. So far I find it very fun because i love helping patients.
I kind of get why ppl don't want to give their exact wages, but even just a broad answer helps ppl. Because a lot of job offers don't mention pay. So like if you do this, starting pay could be between 24-30 an hour. If you do this specialty, you can earn about an extra 4-5 dollars. Something like that is helpful. Also, most jobs made it frowned upon back in the day to talk about money because if other workers found out someone was making more money, they would all want more.
It really can range from $30/hr to $100+ an hr depending on many factors. Also I only do one modality so I can’t speak for other modalities or specialties.
I do make more than that and some colleagues of mine that’s been doing this for a long time makes even more than I do but I’ve seen some techs in LA make significantly less than Bay Area for some odd reason.
Thanks so much for sharing! Are you a travel tech or a staff tech? Also, what advice would you give for someone who’s starting MRI physics? Currently enrolled at CNI college in Santa Ana
I am a staff tech. & you have to connect what you're learning in school to when you're scanning. So when you're at clinical try to put the 2 together it will help you understand a lot of it. Know what parameters increase, decrease, and have no change. Try to not just memorize, but to fully understand it as well because it'll make more sense for you.
Nope never had interest in being a travel tech. Lifestyle is not for me but I know a few people who do it and love it. One of my old clinical students is on an assignment right now straight out of school as well.
Changing jobs all the time. Going to different locations/areas/states. Dealing with an agency/finding a good agency. I like a stable and consistent schedule. If you’re single and young it might be worth looking into once you gain enough skills because when you go to these contracts they’re going to expect you to know what you’re doing with very little training.
How stressful is it being an MRI Tech. I am thinking about going to school for this but I wonder how physically demanding it is. Is MRI Tech same a mammography technologist.
I answered this question in this video, but I find that a lot of healthcare jobs are physically demanding in some way! & no those are 2 completely different modalities with different licenses
Honest answer. I choose mri tech. I thought i will choose nursing course at first. Before joining i am searching about mri tech and radiographer. I am getting interested at this course. Because i love physics things and anatomy. So i choose this course. Now i am doing mri tech since 4years
Awesome Q and A. I'm a sonographer looking at adding MRI. I feel like all modalities have their stress levels. MRI has been really calling me-think i may take the plunge 😀
Yes this is true. Any job no matter what you do will come with pros and cons. But anything in healthcare imo is stressful somehow. There will be good days but also bad just like with any profession. No perfect job, but you have to love what you do!
It just Kaiser that really requires it in CA. You need to do XR first. I just filmed a get ready with me talking about XR to MR vs MR only. Need to edit but it I’ll be up soon. I live in CA and I only have MR, never had an issue finding a job and I’ve had a few jobs already.
But also I want to mention everything I explain about experience is my own personal experience and some may have different opinions and such based on theirs so I always encourage to do research independently as well!
Hi Mimi, thanks for the video its very helpful! Do you have any books or resources you recommend for someone who plans on going to school for this? (doesn't have to just be MRI focused, can be anatomy, medical terminology etc)
Tbh I used the books from school and when I was studying for my boards i used mriquiz but I heard some people used mri all in one or something of that sort if you want to check them out. Anatomy is sectional anatomy not traditional anatomy by the way when you’re looking!
Hey what is the schedule like for being in MRI? Do you feel like you get enough free time? I am interested but worry about the scheduling and vacation in case I want to call off
Hi Mimi! Thank you for your video! As a MRI Tech, do you have to lift and turn patients? I'm also considering MRI but afraid of the physical demands. Thank you!
@@MimiLewhat!! It has no radiation? Omg, how, can u explain further Cuz this whole time I thought you had to wear like special type of thing to see how much radiation ur exposed to
Honestly it depends. What are you interested in? Do you care to do XR and MR at the same time? Cross training isn’t guaranteed at a workplace so you’d have to find a spot that will train you. Are you willing to take multiple ARRT exams to be licensed and keep up with CEs? With MR you will not be likely to float around and do XR here and an MR patient there because MR takes longer vs CT and XR. Where I work you don’t float around and they do not cross train into MR. Just a few things to consider. Def do some more research to make sure you do exactly what you want to do and what works for you.
@@MimiLe I agree with your advice and my advice to the original poster is to continue education at their current program if they offer MR/CT programs which then they would be able to sit for the registry.
thanks for sharing!!! I would like to know the difference between MRI technologist and MRI technician. Can a Technician do the job of a technician or vice versa?
I sit here at the age of 30 saying damn I wish I could of done this sooner but nope I cant let myself down for not knowing what I want in life. So I can't wait! to become an MRI Tech.
Same boat bro i wish i knew this career before
In the same boat. 35 and just starting out on this journey to become a MRI tech
You got this
I wouldn’t fo it if I were you. It’s a thankless exhausting career. It’s rare to get lunch or any kind of break. You will get stuck working late a lot , take a ton of pager call , you do exams where you inject gel in rectums and vaginas , the implant research is the biggest pain in the a$$, you will have some Karen co workers. They will get on your last nerve. The patients are so nasty to you too. It’s nothing what people think it is. Don’t waste you’d time
@ccalexander1924 dang that’s the exact opposite of my job we don’t insert any gel the nurses do it. We have a team that we can reach out to for implants we can’t find info on. Lots of resources but I know it’s not like that everywhere!
Im close to graduating. Im on my 2nd to last module and have about 430 clinical hours. Going for my ARRT and I’ve learned a lot so far. So far I find it very fun because i love helping patients.
Hey so did you study from an ARRT accredited university?
@ yes the school Im at is to register for the ARRT. Some other schools offer armrit and arrt but imo the arrt is better and no need for both.
I kind of get why ppl don't want to give their exact wages, but even just a broad answer helps ppl. Because a lot of job offers don't mention pay. So like if you do this, starting pay could be between 24-30 an hour. If you do this specialty, you can earn about an extra 4-5 dollars. Something like that is helpful. Also, most jobs made it frowned upon back in the day to talk about money because if other workers found out someone was making more money, they would all want more.
It really can range from $30/hr to $100+ an hr depending on many factors. Also I only do one modality so I can’t speak for other modalities or specialties.
According to google, the average in California for full time is $110,000 or $53/hr
I do make more than that and some colleagues of mine that’s been doing this for a long time makes even more than I do but I’ve seen some techs in LA make significantly less than Bay Area for some odd reason.
Thanks so much for sharing! Are you a travel tech or a staff tech? Also, what advice would you give for someone who’s starting MRI physics? Currently enrolled at CNI college in Santa Ana
I am a staff tech. & you have to connect what you're learning in school to when you're scanning. So when you're at clinical try to put the 2 together it will help you understand a lot of it. Know what parameters increase, decrease, and have no change. Try to not just memorize, but to fully understand it as well because it'll make more sense for you.
@@MimiLe I appreciate it😊 have you thought about travel tech? What would be the pros and cons?
Nope never had interest in being a travel tech. Lifestyle is not for me but I know a few people who do it and love it. One of my old clinical students is on an assignment right now straight out of school as well.
@@MimiLewhat about the life style
Changing jobs all the time. Going to different locations/areas/states. Dealing with an agency/finding a good agency. I like a stable and consistent schedule. If you’re single and young it might be worth looking into once you gain enough skills because when you go to these contracts they’re going to expect you to know what you’re doing with very little training.
How stressful is it being an MRI Tech. I am thinking about going to school for this but I wonder how physically demanding it is. Is MRI Tech same a mammography technologist.
I answered this question in this video, but I find that a lot of healthcare jobs are physically demanding in some way!
& no those are 2 completely different modalities with different licenses
Honest answer. I choose mri tech. I thought i will choose nursing course at first. Before joining i am searching about mri tech and radiographer. I am getting interested at this course. Because i love physics things and anatomy. So i choose this course. Now i am doing mri tech since 4years
Awesome Q and A. I'm a sonographer looking at adding MRI. I feel like all modalities have their stress levels. MRI has been really calling me-think i may take the plunge 😀
Yes this is true. Any job no matter what you do will come with pros and cons. But anything in healthcare imo is stressful somehow. There will be good days but also bad just like with any profession. No perfect job, but you have to love what you do!
Don’t do it. You will regret it
Can you shed some light on the following? How's one to get CRT with AARP (MR) only? Looks like CRT is required for employment in CA even for MRI only?
It just Kaiser that really requires it in CA. You need to do XR first. I just filmed a get ready with me talking about XR to MR vs MR only. Need to edit but it I’ll be up soon. I live in CA and I only have MR, never had an issue finding a job and I’ve had a few jobs already.
But also I want to mention everything I explain about experience is my own personal experience and some may have different opinions and such based on theirs so I always encourage to do research independently as well!
That's awesome. Thanks for info!
@@MimiLe You which one you recommend radiology technologist or MRI technologist ?
Hi Mimi, thanks for the video its very helpful! Do you have any books or resources you recommend for someone who plans on going to school for this? (doesn't have to just be MRI focused, can be anatomy, medical terminology etc)
Tbh I used the books from school and when I was studying for my boards i used mriquiz but I heard some people used mri all in one or something of that sort if you want to check them out. Anatomy is sectional anatomy not traditional anatomy by the way when you’re looking!
What job do you recommend for someone wanting to be a rad tech?
I answer this in my coming video on Friday!
Hi! I’m from the Bay too. I’m planning to study sonography/MRI. Did you study here? If yes, may I ask where?
Is the pay good? And what are all your credentials and do you think having ct too would help negotiate more pay or not really
Depends where you work tbh. Every hospital, clinic, state is different. I live in California so pay will always be high.
Did you go to a private school or community college ?
Hey what is the schedule like for being in MRI? Do you feel like you get enough free time? I am interested but worry about the scheduling and vacation in case I want to call off
Great question! I will discuss in my next q&a soon!
Hi Mimi! Thank you for your video! As a MRI Tech, do you have to lift and turn patients? I'm also considering MRI but afraid of the physical demands. Thank you!
I answer this question in Fridays video!
@MimiLe you could have also just answered the person.
Great content!
Do you ever worry about all the radiation exposure you get while you work?
MRI has no radiation so I’m not exposed
@@MimiLewhat!!
It has no radiation?
Omg, how, can u explain further
Cuz this whole time I thought you had to wear like special type of thing to see how much radiation ur exposed to
It’s a magnet that takes the images, it’s CT and XR that has radiation. You have to take radiation safety courses in those programs
Any interview tips for someone wanting to be a rad tech aide?
Should I start with mri or radio tech ?
Start with RAD tech. 😊
Rad tech so you can cross train and get paid more!
Honestly it depends. What are you interested in? Do you care to do XR and MR at the same time? Cross training isn’t guaranteed at a workplace so you’d have to find a spot that will train you. Are you willing to take multiple ARRT exams to be licensed and keep up with CEs? With MR you will not be likely to float around and do XR here and an MR patient there because MR takes longer vs CT and XR. Where I work you don’t float around and they do not cross train into MR. Just a few things to consider. Def do some more research to make sure you do exactly what you want to do and what works for you.
@@MimiLe I agree with your advice and my advice to the original poster is to continue education at their current program if they offer MR/CT programs which then they would be able to sit for the registry.
@@MimiLeAs you are a professional what do you suggest is better to do consider pay and just overall job for x ray or mri?
15 min wo 30 mins wwo is pretty common in southern ca😢
That’s industry standard for sure but my first job gave us 45 min w/wo and 30 min w/o which was one of the pros when choosing a job for me!
Are you certified through ARRT or ARMRIT?
ARRT
thanks for sharing!!! I would like to know the difference between MRI technologist and MRI technician. Can a Technician do the job of a technician or vice versa?
I have experience in working ophthalmic devices, what I need to learn to become a MRI Technologist
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You which one you recommend radiology technologist or MRI technologist ?