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What's the Outlook for a Radiography Technician?

You’ve heard people say that it’s necessary to see “the big picture” before making decisions. That means it’s important to understand every aspect of a challenge; the not-so-obvious dynamics and their impact on the situation as well as the recognizable factors. Once you have a view of the overall situation, you can make a knowledge-based decision. And knowledge is power.

In the healthcare profession, the big picture is radiography, and it’s one of the most powerful fields of medicine in today’s world. Almost no medical decision is reached without x-rays confirming the diagnosis. The ages-old technology of radiology continues to contribute in this century. Did you know that x-rays unlocked the secrets of DNA, possibly one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in this century?

Skills Needed to be a Radiology Technician

Like many professions, a future in radiology requires a specific skillset. Many skills will be learned in your degree program and later, specialized certifications will contribute additional skills. But some needed abilities for a radiology tech are physical:

  • Hearing: Injured or ill patients may have difficulty speaking. Good hearing is important to be able to hear instructions and requests in a dark x-ray room, emergency room, trauma room, and surgical setting.
  • Average motor skills: Able to operate portable x-ray equipment (lifting, pulling, pushing) as well as immobile equipment (bending, twisting, reaching)
  • Vision: Able to view, read, and analyze reports. Able to see and understand technical and mechanical information

Many abilities are “thinking” skills that involve how you process information:

  • Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with patients, co-workers, and other members of your medical team
  • Mathematics: Can perform basic problem-solving and critical thinking (deliberate process); able to complete calculations
  • Memory: Able to retain short- and long-term information

Are You Interested in a Degree in Radiography?

Acquiring a degree is an important part of the process to joining this important field. An Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography can be completed as little as 18 months! In addition to helping our students find scholarships, grants, and tuition reimbursement programs, we thank our active, reserve, and retired military with programs designed to make continuing education an affordable option.

Call 844.334.4466 or contact ECPI University and let’s begin the conversation today. It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!

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