I love this video!!!! After losing my job due to closing facility, I started my own Virtual Scanning LLC! My prior engineer helped me pick out and bought my own laptop and getting going! I am available with 23 years of experience! So exciting! Be open minded this is a great thing for our field!
I find the developments in our field truly fascinating and I'm approaching them with an open mind but a few questions have come to mind. Could MRI tech jobs potentially be outsourced to countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia as we've seen with tele-radiology? And what might be the impact on the base salary for MRI techs in the United States? Are we looking at a scenario where we end up splitting our earnings with tech aids and third-party companies like Alpha RT? While I'm optimistic that this approach can address the growing demand for MRI techs I sincerely hope it won't become another avenue for cost-cutting. On a positive note, it's reassuring to see that this company appears to be created by techs for techs. Change can be a bit nerve-wracking especially when it involves something new but it seems to have the best interests of techs at heart, at least in this discussion. I can also see how techs would be a lot more focused on the details of the exam. I would probably work for them but I agree with Robert that the issue of job security is a big one! Ultimately, I believe that trust and advancements in AI will help bridge any gaps, potentially minimizing the need for remote workers in the traditional sense. On a personal note, being an MRI technologist is more than just about technical skills. It involves interpersonal communication, teamwork, and a sense of purpose in contributing to the well-being of patients while receiving a satisfying living wage. The question remains: Can we maintain that same level of satisfaction and work-life balance while commuting to and working from a cubicle at some business park vs a hospital/clinical setting? A radiologist would probably say 'yes' or 'maybe'??
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful insights and concerns about the future of MRI tech jobs in the wake of advancing remote scanning technologies. Firstly, it's essential to acknowledge that the developments in remote scanning, much like tele-radiology, are indeed transformative. However, these changes don't necessarily mean outsourcing jobs to other countries. The goal is to enhance the capabilities and reach of MRI technologists rather than replace them. Companies like Alpha RT are focused on supplementing and supporting the current workforce, not displacing it. Regarding salary impacts, remote scanning initiatives are typically aimed at addressing shortages and improving service delivery, not cutting costs at the expense of tech salaries. In fact, tech aids and partnerships are more about resource optimization and providing better work-life balance for techs rather than splitting or reducing earnings. Job security is a valid concern in any evolving field. However, the approach here is collaborative and inclusive, ensuring that MRI technologists remain at the forefront of service delivery. The role of tech aids is to assist and enhance your work, not to undermine it. This evolution in the field aims to leverage your expertise in more focused and patient-centric ways. We understand that being an MRI technologist is more than just the technical aspect; it involves deep patient interaction and teamwork. Remote scanning technologies are designed to augment these aspects, not diminish them. Working remotely or from different environments doesn't necessarily compromise the satisfaction and connection that comes from your role. In fact, it might offer more flexibility and a better balance between personal and professional life. The shift to more remote and technologically integrated roles is a sign of advancement, not a threat to job security. It's about expanding your capabilities and offering new avenues for professional growth. As always, your dedication to patient well-being remains the core of your work, no matter the setting. We appreciate your openness to change and your commitment to excellence in patient care. It's voices like yours that help shape a more positive and inclusive future for MRI techs. Let's keep the conversation going and navigate these changes together! 💯💯💯💯
Really enjoyed the video. My feelings: there are simply too way too many things going on in all 4 zones that could be a potential catastrophe. Tech assistants are hard to come by, and a tech assistant is someone in whom you need time to develop trust. Furthermore It would also be good to know about payment/contracts. Is the tech paid hourly, or by the exam? What about benefits, healthcare, PTO, 403b? What happens when the tech assistant decides not to show up for work, and there is nobody on-site to run the hands-on operations? Does the remote tech simply not get paid because no scans can be done? This whole thing sounded too good to be true at first, and this video only reinforced my opinions.
What a great episode! It sounds like Alpha RT is taking the right approach to this by always considering safety first and having a thorough contingency plan for most situations. I do hope that the ACR does provide a thorough guideline on this. One thought that worries me are future competing companies that will take shortcuts to try and get ahead. I think this is where regulation may be important.
I'm not sure if people realize this, but this company's tech aid training is nine weeks while the ARRT post primary MR Technologist training can be completed in as little as three weeks. This company requires 3 times the training for their TECH AIDS as what the ARRT requires for post primary MR TECHNOLOGISTS. I applaud this company and their effort 'to do remote scanning right.' We've all seen the lack of regulation in MRI and MRI safety so I'm personally concerned about other companies not conforming to the same standards.
This is incredibly scary. Especially considering MRI accidents are increasing. MRi requires vast knowledge & should be performed on site by a registered MRI technologist.
Personally I don’t think a company can compensate me for doing more than one scan at a time. I like to focus on one exam at a time, seems an additional stress. I don’t have full control etc,. But that’s just me.
I love this video!!!! After losing my job due to closing facility, I started my own Virtual Scanning LLC! My prior engineer helped me pick out and bought my own laptop and getting going! I am available with 23 years of experience! So exciting! Be open minded this is a great thing for our field!
As an MRSO/MRSE I am really happy to see how they approaching this. Top notch
I find the developments in our field truly fascinating and I'm approaching them with an open mind but a few questions have come to mind. Could MRI tech jobs potentially be outsourced to countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia as we've seen with tele-radiology? And what might be the impact on the base salary for MRI techs in the United States? Are we looking at a scenario where we end up splitting our earnings with tech aids and third-party companies like Alpha RT? While I'm optimistic that this approach can address the growing demand for MRI techs I sincerely hope it won't become another avenue for cost-cutting. On a positive note, it's reassuring to see that this company appears to be created by techs for techs. Change can be a bit nerve-wracking especially when it involves something new but it seems to have the best interests of techs at heart, at least in this discussion. I can also see how techs would be a lot more focused on the details of the exam. I would probably work for them but I agree with Robert that the issue of job security is a big one! Ultimately, I believe that trust and advancements in AI will help bridge any gaps, potentially minimizing the need for remote workers in the traditional sense. On a personal note, being an MRI technologist is more than just about technical skills. It involves interpersonal communication, teamwork, and a sense of purpose in contributing to the well-being of patients while receiving a satisfying living wage. The question remains: Can we maintain that same level of satisfaction and work-life balance while commuting to and working from a cubicle at some business park vs a hospital/clinical setting? A radiologist would probably say 'yes' or 'maybe'??
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful insights and concerns about the future of MRI tech jobs in the wake of advancing remote scanning technologies.
Firstly, it's essential to acknowledge that the developments in remote scanning, much like tele-radiology, are indeed transformative. However, these changes don't necessarily mean outsourcing jobs to other countries. The goal is to enhance the capabilities and reach of MRI technologists rather than replace them. Companies like Alpha RT are focused on supplementing and supporting the current workforce, not displacing it.
Regarding salary impacts, remote scanning initiatives are typically aimed at addressing shortages and improving service delivery, not cutting costs at the expense of tech salaries. In fact, tech aids and partnerships are more about resource optimization and providing better work-life balance for techs rather than splitting or reducing earnings.
Job security is a valid concern in any evolving field. However, the approach here is collaborative and inclusive, ensuring that MRI technologists remain at the forefront of service delivery. The role of tech aids is to assist and enhance your work, not to undermine it. This evolution in the field aims to leverage your expertise in more focused and patient-centric ways.
We understand that being an MRI technologist is more than just the technical aspect; it involves deep patient interaction and teamwork. Remote scanning technologies are designed to augment these aspects, not diminish them. Working remotely or from different environments doesn't necessarily compromise the satisfaction and connection that comes from your role. In fact, it might offer more flexibility and a better balance between personal and professional life.
The shift to more remote and technologically integrated roles is a sign of advancement, not a threat to job security. It's about expanding your capabilities and offering new avenues for professional growth. As always, your dedication to patient well-being remains the core of your work, no matter the setting.
We appreciate your openness to change and your commitment to excellence in patient care. It's voices like yours that help shape a more positive and inclusive future for MRI techs. Let's keep the conversation going and navigate these changes together! 💯💯💯💯
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Really enjoyed the video. My feelings: there are simply too way too many things going on in all 4 zones that could be a potential catastrophe. Tech assistants are hard to come by, and a tech assistant is someone in whom you need time to develop trust. Furthermore It would also be good to know about payment/contracts. Is the tech paid hourly, or by the exam? What about benefits, healthcare, PTO, 403b? What happens when the tech assistant decides not to show up for work, and there is nobody on-site to run the hands-on operations? Does the remote tech simply not get paid because no scans can be done? This whole thing sounded too good to be true at first, and this video only reinforced my opinions.
What a great episode! It sounds like Alpha RT is taking the right approach to this by always considering safety first and having a thorough contingency plan for most situations. I do hope that the ACR does provide a thorough guideline on this. One thought that worries me are future competing companies that will take shortcuts to try and get ahead. I think this is where regulation may be important.
Curious to know what TA"s will be paid....
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I'm not sure if people realize this, but this company's tech aid training is nine weeks while the ARRT post primary MR Technologist training can be completed in as little as three weeks. This company requires 3 times the training for their TECH AIDS as what the ARRT requires for post primary MR TECHNOLOGISTS.
I applaud this company and their effort 'to do remote scanning right.' We've all seen the lack of regulation in MRI and MRI safety so I'm personally concerned about other companies not conforming to the same standards.
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How do you apply to be a remote MR tech? And where are the jobs?
Check out their website and reach out. (Remotemriscanning.com)They may be expanding to your area.
How would I be able to make myself a candidate for remote scanning alpha?
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This is incredibly scary. Especially considering MRI accidents are increasing. MRi requires vast knowledge & should be performed on site by a registered MRI technologist.
Personally I don’t think a company can compensate me for doing more than one scan at a time. I like to focus on one exam at a time, seems an additional stress. I don’t have full control etc,. But that’s just me.