Becoming a radiologic technologist
Subtitle: a student's guide: from choosing the right school to jump starting your career
By: by Jeremy Enfinger
Publisher: [publisher not identified]
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [Lexington, KY]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9781478170440
Subjects: Medical radiology; Vocational guidance; Radiography; Radiologic technologists; Biomedical technicians; Radiation workers; Allied health personnel; Radiographie; Orientation professionnelle; Techniciens en radiologie; Travailleurs exposés aux rayonnements; Personnel paramédical
Description: "This book will explain how to select a fully accredited school of radiography while avoiding diploma mills that will not lead to full qualification. Get the facts about the current job market from an experienced radiographer and instructor while observing a transparent view of the field. Explore this career and the many available path ways for your future before spending time and money going to school for a career you haven't researched properly. Whether you decide to pursue this profession or not, you will learn what becoming a radiologic technologist is all about."--Back cover
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Part I, Before School: Myths about what radiologic technologists do; title: The demand for radiologic technologists; title: Questions to consider; title: Types of radiography programs; title: Researching radiography schools; title: Applying to a radiography program.; title: Part II, During School: What to expect in your classes; title: Skills needed for success; title: The clinical assignment; title: Legal matters; title: Professionalism in health care; title: Social media; title: Becoming competent in your procedures; title: Developing a plan; title: Selecting a special rotation; title: Finalizing your educational experience.; title: Part III, After School: Preparing for employment; title: Preparing for the registry exam; title: A job vs. your career; title: Career pathways; title: Advanced educational opportunities / Conclusion.