@@SuperDidact In my experience, the ER doctors always go straight to MRI if they have the chance to, even if the patient could instead get a one minute X-ray or a five minute CAT scan. This clogs up a lot of our inpatient slots with ‘unnecessary’ MRI exams when we could be doing it instead for more serious reasons. For example, a patient with a stroke would be prioritized for an MRI over a patient in the ER who was ordered for an L-spine for back pain. The back pain patient could just get come in on another day as an outpatient, since it is not of the upmost importance. But the ER doctors like to insist that they get it done In house. So, if the ER doctors see you, they’ll take the chance to pester you about whether you have time to do these exams and to give them a time - Even if the patient hasn’t been properly screened or an order hasn’t even been placed in the system, as that should be their first step instead of jumping down the MRI tech’s throat.
@@SuperDidact it really depends on the hospital. I know some hospitals might have two MRIs, but mine only has one and it’s main purpose is as an outpatient clinic. Especially since all of the money is in outpatient exams (yay privatized healthcare!)
I’m in high school having a *slight* career crisis, and I’m considering being a radiology tech! Idk how people-y it is, but your vids are so helpful :)
X-ray sucks if you don't like people but MRI isn't bad. Just name, DOB, screening, and tell them how long it'll be. No forced conversation if you don't want it. I'm an introvert too so I get it.
Thank you for what you do… everyone so quick to thank Nurses ,Doctors and Paramedics, but don’t realize ALL the radiology techs play a huge role in health care. Along with Lab, Respiratory and EVERYONE in health care !!
I became a nurse because the rad tech program was full at my community college here in Texas. Counselor offered the option of nursing program if just took one extra class of Pharmacology . I bit and went into nursing. Didn’t last long but long story short am currently a lm insurance adjuster which pays well but is high stress. So here we are watching rad tech videos 10 years after the fact. All because my job is very stressful and stumbled upon couple articles one day which had jobs listed and most fulfilling with less stress and two of them had radiology tech listed. Surprised me and here we are. More concerned with job/worklife satisfaction than pay at this point. Even if paycut. What’s everyone’s opinion on stress as rad tech?
Sending good vibes your way. Just had an MRI this past Friday. Had double eye laser surgery today. Had neurology yesterday and that went bad. Thank you for what you do.
I work as an MRI tech aide - some exams take longer than others. She probably had three short ones. But you can definitely be in there for awhile - we have triple studies done that last about 3 hours.
@@Rachel-wl3cq I am a MRI technologust and have never touched Xray or CT. They are completely separate entities. MRI uses non-ionizing radiation while xray and ct are more closely related.
Never to late to go! Radiologists are always in demand and you can venture in such an awesome field of study! CT, PET, MRI, and of course XRay! They are really chill positions, and if you work patient out, even better because you have a set Monday-Friday schedule!
I wanted to be an MRI tech in my early 20s when I decided to go back to school. Decided against for one reason or another. Now that I've graduated and have a career in tech for the last couple of years, I hate it and have decided to go back to school for a radiology science degree to do something that actually matters. I'm only 28, but I will be older than most of the other students in the program for sure. Doesn't bother me, it just took me a while to figure out what I wanted out of life.
@@Simple_Citygood insight! I’m 17 looking into nuclear medicine technologist, it seems intriguing and wanted to know what you think of it since you’ve been in that area of technologist 😊
I do a relaxation exercise so I can use that machine. Because I have claustrophobia. With that exercise I can use the machine. Find something that relaxes you. For example ZEN meditation or imagining that you are on a beach. Whatever works for you
I’m strongly considering going to MRI School. Was wondering if you went straight to MRI school and if so was it hard finding a job without a CRT license? I’m in California and hearing the big hospitals require it
Cali can be anal about licensure but ARMRIT vs ARRT shouldn't be an issue. With my current assignment we have techs that aren't credentialed in MRI at all, so depends on the area.
I have a question,I’m getting my mri today,and I have a few questions? -can you itch yourself in the mri? -why don’t we wear metal? -how long does it take?
What kind of MRI are you getting? I don’t think you can move but ask the technician when you get there. You have to remove piercings. I had an MRI on the chest and had to remove my nose ring. Good luck
ACR requires at least one MR level two personnel and a second MR level two or level one personnel. Tell your manager they are in breach of ACR requirements and that you should have another person working with you.
@@Melissa-rb6ct lady you cannot work w earplugs 8-10hrs shift. You need to communicate w pts, Dr., phones, stuff etc. Tech has to listen to the pt being inside. Can you do it plugged?.. For you to know, machine is always On.
I have to do one every year with contrast also that room looks exactly like the one i go in but the tree thing serves no purpose whatsoever cuzz u go inside the thing and you can only see the machine and listen to the robotic sounds of hell to which they explain "alright this machine is LIL noisy" and dont forget that the thing is tight as heck and you can't move a single muscle otherwise the machine can't take a photograph of mah awesome body
You should try and reduce those if possible. The gadolinium contrast they use is not going to be kind to your memory as you age. It's cumulative so the more you get the worse it is. At least look into it a bit and eat the recommended diet before and after contrast to help expel as much contrast as possible from your body as quickly as possible. Best of wishes to you!
Im assuming this is a stressful career? I feel any hospital related career is very stressful Im only looking at this because i have my emt license but quit emt and feel like i cant let it go to waste and am obligated to do something healthcare related despite me not being interested in medicine. The only reason i got my emt license is because i wanted to be a firefighter.
The job requires a lot of physics. I am in training currently to be an MRI tech. Best thing about it is hospitals literally bend over to hire you cause there are very little people who can operate MRI. Also the pay is really nice! Hope that helps!
Hopefully you’re done for the day and are not on call. Working alone is kinda of a liability because if your patient codes and it’s only you there what happens? Do you have a T.A?
Don’t worry about dental implants, they do not affect the brain scan. There will some artifact on images but nothing crazy. Images are very diagnostical. I scan patients with dental work all the time.
Im in training to be an MRI technologist. Where do you live? It takes about 18 months to become a licensed MRI technologist with roughly around 2k clinical hours. The program I am in cost 36k and that covers all expenses. But I also had a bachelors degree knock off a couple k for me
All you have to do is study in a 2 year program that teaches MRI. Sadly there is only 63 schools in the US that are license through AART to teach it. If you live in California, i can recommend a couple schools as I am currently in a MRI program.
You're tired after working 6 days in what looks like a air conditioned environment and you're complaining that you're tired?.... No real lifting work but you're tired. Wow.
@@ciaobella8941 no you do not need to be x-ray first. Most school will try to make that a requirement but they have nothing to do with each other. MRI has to do with radio frequncy pulses and magnetic fields. Uses non-ionizing radiation unlike all other modalities.
@@michaelscottspapercompany6373 its just not true. How am I in a verified/credentialed program for MRI with a year left in the program?? Xray/CT have nothing to do with MRI. You dont know what you are talking about bud.
@@janisandersons9024 Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, You may think this is useless but me and 100k others found this useful in a way. Have a blessed day!
This job looks wonderful if you are an introvert.
Just remember you are still interacting with the patients.
That’s why I looked into it as well
@@sam56094hi. Can you also travel while doing this job?
@@dragonofkilln9663* it’s good for social introverts
@@icyunvme2400 that’s me!
Hiding from the ER doctors is so real 😂
Why?
@@SuperDidact In my experience, the ER doctors always go straight to MRI if they have the chance to, even if the patient could instead get a one minute X-ray or a five minute CAT scan. This clogs up a lot of our inpatient slots with ‘unnecessary’ MRI exams when we could be doing it instead for more serious reasons.
For example, a patient with a stroke would be prioritized for an MRI over a patient in the ER who was ordered for an L-spine for back pain.
The back pain patient could just get come in on another day as an outpatient, since it is not of the upmost importance. But the ER doctors like to insist that they get it done In house. So, if the ER doctors see you, they’ll take the chance to pester you about whether you have time to do these exams and to give them a time - Even if the patient hasn’t been properly screened or an order hasn’t even been placed in the system, as that should be their first step instead of jumping down the MRI tech’s throat.
Really I thought the ER would have their own private mri scan in in the ER area of the hospital.
@@SuperDidact it really depends on the hospital. I know some hospitals might have two MRIs, but mine only has one and it’s main purpose is as an outpatient clinic. Especially since all of the money is in outpatient exams (yay privatized healthcare!)
@@user-cb5lt5ky5wthank you so much for the advice😅
I’m in high school having a *slight* career crisis, and I’m considering being a radiology tech! Idk how people-y it is, but your vids are so helpful :)
People-y? Honey not the field for you
X-ray sucks if you don't like people but MRI isn't bad. Just name, DOB, screening, and tell them how long it'll be. No forced conversation if you don't want it. I'm an introvert too so I get it.
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this is so real
I need this type of mind set
Thank you for what you do… everyone so quick to thank Nurses ,Doctors and Paramedics, but don’t realize ALL the radiology techs play a huge role in health care. Along with Lab, Respiratory and EVERYONE in health care !!
I'm currently in school for medical imaging, this video got me excited.
Same, does imaging mean you can work as mri, ct, xray, ultrasound, mammo, or just xray
Consider cardiac ultrasound!
Thank you for all you do!! Keep up the hard work🫶🏼
I became a nurse because the rad tech program was full at my community college here in Texas. Counselor offered the option of nursing program if just took one extra class of Pharmacology . I bit and went into nursing. Didn’t last long but long story short am currently a lm insurance adjuster which pays well but is high stress. So here we are watching rad tech videos 10 years after the fact. All because my job is very stressful and stumbled upon couple articles one day which had jobs listed and most fulfilling with less stress and two of them had radiology tech listed. Surprised me and here we are. More concerned with job/worklife satisfaction than pay at this point. Even if paycut. What’s everyone’s opinion on stress as rad tech?
Sending good vibes your way. Just had an MRI this past Friday. Had double eye laser surgery today. Had neurology yesterday and that went bad. Thank you for what you do.
3 patients in one hour? I was in one of those machines for 1,5hour....😅
my record was 2 hours
I work as an MRI tech aide - some exams take longer than others. She probably had three short ones. But you can definitely be in there for awhile - we have triple studies done that last about 3 hours.
I know someone who had a 20 min MRI. said they were in and out reasonably quick
@@nunyaBizznizfoo yeah that sounds about right. They can be that short as well
Depends on the size of the area you need to get scanned. I did two MRIs to check for lower back hernias and they were both 12 min.
cool.
getting licensed as a Radiographer in a month time. I hope to become an MRI tech someday 🤩🤩🤩
Why didn’t you do MRI first? Its not required to do x-ray first
@@Strikeviyes you do have to get a associates first as a rad tech then go onto to MRI or CT or other things
@@Rachel-wl3cq no you dont have to be x-ray certified first
@@Rachel-wl3cq I am a MRI technologust and have never touched Xray or CT. They are completely separate entities. MRI uses non-ionizing radiation while xray and ct are more closely related.
i got a real question so i can just go too school for a MRI tech and how long would that take 4 years?@@Strikevi
Im studying medical imaging now and your shorts are making me so excited to graduate!
You do every thing. Good job !
Wish I had that career option when I was in my early 20’s
Never to late to go! Radiologists are always in demand and you can venture in such an awesome field of study! CT, PET, MRI, and of course XRay! They are really chill positions, and if you work patient out, even better because you have a set Monday-Friday schedule!
I wanted to be an MRI tech in my early 20s when I decided to go back to school. Decided against for one reason or another. Now that I've graduated and have a career in tech for the last couple of years, I hate it and have decided to go back to school for a radiology science degree to do something that actually matters. I'm only 28, but I will be older than most of the other students in the program for sure. Doesn't bother me, it just took me a while to figure out what I wanted out of life.
@@Simple_Citygood insight! I’m 17 looking into nuclear medicine technologist, it seems intriguing and wanted to know what you think of it since you’ve been in that area of technologist 😊
She’s so pretty 😊
That's exactly why she has the job
so... Do you like being an MRI Tech?
Going back to school for this!
Same I’m nervous!
How long does it take?
@@alexbob5209 Its equivalent to getting an AA degree
Man I can totally do this I just got motivated
Its the wave bye for me lol!!!
How long did you go to school for? I'm looking into LSC course .
😂😂😂 hiding from the ER is sooo funny
Why is your lumbar scan positioned head first? Your machine is fairly new too.
MRI gives me anxiety
I do a relaxation exercise so I can use that machine. Because I have claustrophobia. With that exercise I can use the machine. Find something that relaxes you. For example ZEN meditation or imagining that you are on a beach. Whatever works for you
POV: whan you have to much MRI scans 💀
I’m strongly considering going to MRI School. Was wondering if you went straight to MRI school and if so was it hard finding a job without a CRT license? I’m in California and hearing the big hospitals require it
Cali can be anal about licensure but ARMRIT vs ARRT shouldn't be an issue. With my current assignment we have techs that aren't credentialed in MRI at all, so depends on the area.
How long was your MRI certification class?
Hi would this be what a radiology tech does also?
Do you work 3 12s or 5 8s?
The iv is an arthogram?
What your checks looking like if you don’t mind me asking
Do you offer mentorship? I’m currently in a MA program but I want to transition into becoming a MRI Tech
Yup getting a iv for sa dating tomorrow
I have a question,I’m getting my mri today,and I have a few questions?
-can you itch yourself in the mri?
-why don’t we wear metal?
-how long does it take?
What kind of MRI are you getting?
I don’t think you can move but ask the technician when you get there.
You have to remove piercings. I had an MRI on the chest and had to remove my nose ring.
Good luck
@@marszz333 thank you!But I already had my MRI a week ago😭😅it wasn’t that bad,but I was very itchy.
ACR requires at least one MR level two personnel and a second MR level two or level one personnel. Tell your manager they are in breach of ACR requirements and that you should have another person working with you.
I just want to point that you should’ve wore gloves for settling up the IV
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How does one become an mri tech I’m torn between picking what to go to school for either ort or mri tech can you pls help thank you
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I worked as an mri tech for 3 years and got tinnitus bc of constant noise coming from machine. Stoped it since covid happened. Everything normal now.
Dang fr? How come you didn’t put some ear plugs in or something
@@Melissa-rb6ct lady you cannot work w earplugs 8-10hrs shift. You need to communicate w pts, Dr., phones, stuff etc. Tech has to listen to the pt being inside. Can you do it plugged?..
For you to know, machine is always On.
Would you rather be a teacher ? Or is being an MRI tech better ?
Would you rather have a little less money or a little more money?
@@EddieJackson-33 teachers with masters degree get paid good money, to manage a classroom, don’t they?
@@user-po5py8wx6g not really but everyone’s perspective on “good money” differs.
@@user-po5py8wx6g how much
they're to different careers, that depends on the person, if you like teaching and working at a school then being a teacher might be for you .
I have to do one every year with contrast also that room looks exactly like the one i go in but the tree thing serves no purpose whatsoever cuzz u go inside the thing and you can only see the machine and listen to the robotic sounds of hell to which they explain "alright this machine is LIL noisy" and dont forget that the thing is tight as heck and you can't move a single muscle otherwise the machine can't take a photograph of mah awesome body
for what mri?
You should try and reduce those if possible. The gadolinium contrast they use is not going to be kind to your memory as you age. It's cumulative so the more you get the worse it is. At least look into it a bit and eat the recommended diet before and after contrast to help expel as much contrast as possible from your body as quickly as possible. Best of wishes to you!
Ughh I HATE MRI’s!!! I had to get one of my arm, it was like 2 and half hours long. And apparently I moved so we had to retake two pictures!!!
you did 3 patients in 1 hour and at least 1 was a lumbar spine scan?
my lumbar spine scan took 1 hour (1 hour just for the one me)..
Where is your cape?
I needa know if this job is hard, especially the program part cause i start the mri program in September
i start too!
@@skyforce2132how is the job outlook? I wanna apply but everyone saying the job outlooks is not good. Any opinions Ty
Im assuming this is a stressful career? I feel any hospital related career is very stressful Im only looking at this because i have my emt license but quit emt and feel like i cant let it go to waste and am obligated to do something healthcare related despite me not being interested in medicine. The only reason i got my emt license is because i wanted to be a firefighter.
Whyd you stop wanting to be a firefighter
Hey ma'am in which country ..u r a mri tech??
Do you work traditional 8 hour shifts???
Many are working 12hr shifts
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@@GW-gz8jhNo part time?
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I work at Target, yes.....
..it is a coping skill 🤧🤣
Is being an MRI Tech really hard? because im considering it after i graduate, but im a tad bit skeptical. . .
no career gonna be easy
Ya it is only getting harder the scans 20 mins to 5 mins with AI so more patients with lot of responsibility. Don't wish it on my worst enemy
Everything’s hard this is real life
The job requires a lot of physics. I am in training currently to be an MRI tech. Best thing about it is hospitals literally bend over to hire you cause there are very little people who can operate MRI. Also the pay is really nice! Hope that helps!
I finished mri and went to eeg. More patient interaction.
Salary?
Job requirements
ma'am can i join ct scan tech job ?
How do you get a job?
Superb 😊
target is essential
Hopefully you’re done for the day and are not on call. Working alone is kinda of a liability because if your patient codes and it’s only you there what happens? Do you have a T.A?
whats ta
Hello, I need to do a brain MRI and I have dental implants. I am very worried.
Are dental implants safe in combination with m.r.i.?
Thanks
Don’t worry about dental implants, they do not affect the brain scan. There will some artifact on images but nothing crazy. Images are very diagnostical. I scan patients with dental work all the time.
i would definitely ask the right people about that.
Hi! How long did you study as an MRI technician, how much did it cost?
Im in training to be an MRI technologist. Where do you live? It takes about 18 months to become a licensed MRI technologist with roughly around 2k clinical hours. The program I am in cost 36k and that covers all expenses. But I also had a bachelors degree knock off a couple k for me
Thank you! And where do you study?
@@Strikevido you know how much they make a year?
@@emmanuelreyes9612 yea in my area we are looking at 55-75 dollars just starting. So usually around 128k salary or more
@@Strikevi where is it CA?
Hey!
What did you study please?
All you have to do is study in a 2 year program that teaches MRI. Sadly there is only 63 schools in the US that are license through AART to teach it. If you live in California, i can recommend a couple schools as I am currently in a MRI program.
@@Strikevi hey I live in Ca also and I’m interested in more info
@@salemfredericks435 hey salem are you looking to just go straight into MRI without doing xray/ct?
@@salemfredericks435 also what city do you live in?
@@Strikevi I’m just looking into mri and the quickest career option so probably
Solid ass
So cute ,loving,intelligent
How much do they pay an hour?
that would be based on experience and location
Beautiful young woman, good for you mami.
Is this the same as nuclear medicine technician?
hm
Ugh but Iam so afraid of the radiation exposure and what it can do to me
No radiation with MRIs! You're thinking of x-rays and CT scans. :-)
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Hello my dear , I am going to talk about MRI , Can you it ?
hello angle am gono need a lot of your help please...
You're tired after working 6 days in what looks like a air conditioned environment and you're complaining that you're tired?.... No real lifting work but you're tired. Wow.
You’re so pretty
Seek help
@@Eagles883maybe you need it. Their just saying she’s pretty 😭
@@sevenkpink2894 does she need you creeps online to tell her that? Because that’s all you are
I LOVE MRI scanners as a patient. All the noise is so fun to hear. Is there a way to record sounds of the scanner for your Chanel?
How do you become an MRI tech
You can go to school for it. Im currently in school for MRI about a year out from getting my license. Takes about 18 months.
@@Strikevineed to be an X-ray te h first?thank you
@@ciaobella8941 no you do not need to be x-ray first. Most school will try to make that a requirement but they have nothing to do with each other. MRI has to do with radio frequncy pulses and magnetic fields. Uses non-ionizing radiation unlike all other modalities.
@@Strikevistop lying to everyone. Most states require you to do the x ray program before MRI.
@@michaelscottspapercompany6373 its just not true. How am I in a verified/credentialed program for MRI with a year left in the program?? Xray/CT have nothing to do with MRI. You dont know what you are talking about bud.
Mri tech have no life lol
Being stuck im that room all day must suck
Which job has life?
xray?
Not comforting, from a PT perspective, to know you’re tired & frustrated…
Can tell she complains alot.
I’m a MRI tech also at a trauma hospital and girl I do the same I be trying to hide
meaning your getting paid while on the clock hiding ? hmm seems like you dont like your job
xd
i wants job MRI technologist
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ypu are so beautiful
try being a operating room Truma nurse
Why would she try to do that. if you're miserable just say that.
Are you exposed to radiation?
Hi there ...where do u work.
how much you make there per annum
Am a medical imaging student that's why am asking
what country do you study
@@palestinabaddie India
Her breakfast... yuck
whine whine whine
huh
if you keep eating that fast food you'll soon find yourself inside the donut.
wha
Are you single?
I hope you are a Christian
Why does that matter?
Award for most asinine comment goes to you.
@@RADMTBr me or him? Lol
@@sandoshack definitely him
@@sandoshack I hope everyone is a Christian so they go to heaven
Who cares?
No need for the negativity Janis, Social media is a place for people to share footage to the world. I found this video fascinating!
@@Metro248 there is no negativity, just useless information that's all.
@@janisandersons9024 Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, You may think this is useless but me and 100k others found this useful in a way. Have a blessed day!
@@janisandersons9024you clicked the video so obviously you cared enough to watch it
I thought it was going to be a MRI related not a drink of choice and subjective info that nobody really cares about. So .. nope don't care
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