Transcript Radiology Workers and Nursing Service Workers

Radiology Workers and
Nursing Service Workers
Mackenzie Anderson & Haley Collins
Radiology Workers: Radiologist
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Radiologists are physicians who specialize in capturing and analyzing
medical images.
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They examine various types of images, including x-rays, computer
tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
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To become a radiologist, you are required to:
1. Graduate from an accredited medical school.
2. Have three years of special training in radiology.
3. Have a license to practice medicine in the state you will be working in.
4. Take an exam from the American Medical Association.
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Radiologists make anywhere from $70,000 to $120,000 a year.
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You can find a job in hospitals and outpatient diagnostic centers.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vxM8uKsmoA
Radiology Workers: Radiologic
Technologist
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A Radiologic Technologist is a health care professional who performs diagnostic
imaging procedures, such as x-ray examinations, magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) scans and computed tomography (CT) scans.
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They are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a
quality diagnostic image is produced.
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To become a Radiologic Technologist, you are required to:
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Graduate from an accredited program.
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Have a Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology.
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Have experience in two or more radiologic disciplines.
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Have to be registered as a radiologic technologist through the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologies.
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As a Radiologic Technologist, they make anywhere from $39,800 to $58,000 a
year.
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They work in large hospital’s, outpatient clinics, or a physician’s office.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e99fDBRDIV4
Radiology Workers: Sonographer
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A sonographer uses high frequency sound waves in an imaging
technique known as ultrasonography to create a window into the human
body.
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They prepare patients by explaining the exam, performing the procedure
and reporting the findings to the patient or a physician.
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To become a sonographer, you are required to:
1. Graduate from an accredited program.
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology.
3. Have experience in two or more radiologic disciplines.
4. Have to be registered as a radiologic technologist by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologies.
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Sonographer’s make anywhere from $39,800 to $58,000 a year.
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They work in hospitals, physician’s offices, and medical and diagnostic
laboratories.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-udHxQ2BPQ
Radiology Workers: Ultrasound
Radiologic Technologist Chief
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Ultrasound Radiologic Technologist Chiefs know first-hand the satisfaction
of providing vital support in diagnosing a patient's medical condition.
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They plan, assign, supervise and review work of staff involved in
Radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and x-ray services delivery.
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To become an Ultrasound Radiologic Technologist Chief, you are required
to:
1. Graduate from an accredited program.
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology.
3. Have experience in two or more radiologic disciplines.
4. Have to be registered as a radiologic technologist through the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologies.
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Ultrasound Radiologic Technologist Chiefs make anywhere from $39,800
to $58,000 a year.
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They work in large hospitals, outpatient clinics, or physician’s offices.
Radiology Workers: Diagnostic
Medical Technologist
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Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and
technicians, including vascular technologists operate special imaging
equipment to create images or conduct tests. The results from the images
and tests help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions.
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They prepare patients for procedures by taking a patient’s history and
answering any questions about the procedure. They also prepare and
maintain diagnostic imaging equipment, operate equipment, analyze images
and test results, recognize the difference between normal and abnormal
images, and record findings and keep track of patients records.
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As a diagnostic medical technologist, you are required to:
1. Have a high school diploma or GED.
2. Participate in a one-year certificate program.
3. You do not have to have any experience in a health occupation.
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Diagnostic medical technologists make around $26,500 to $36,000 a year.
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They work in hospitals, physicians offices, and medical and diagnostic
laboratories.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p48DfUQXmzA
Nursing Service Workers: Nurse
Practitioner
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A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has
completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of
a registered nurse’s (RN) role.
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What a nurse practitioner does generally varies by specialty. Specialties
include primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology and psychiatric care.
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To become a nurse practitioner, you are required to:
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Have all the requirements from becoming a registered nurse.
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Complete an accredited course in nurse practitioner training.
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Have a license for the state of employment after passing a rigorous exam.
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Nurse practitioners make anywhere from $62,000 to $81,000 a year.
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They work in private offices, walk-in clinics, community clinics, health
departments, school/college clinics, hospitals, home health care agencies,
nursing homes, and health maintenance organizations.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4rsx4BbDsk
Nursing Service Workers:
Registered Nurse
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A registered nurse is someone who has graduated from a college’s nursing program
or from a school of nursing and has passed a national licensing exam.
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They provide treatment to patients suffering from various medical conditions. They
administer medication, monitor patient recovery and progress, and educate patients
and their families on disease prevention and post-hospital treatment.
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To become a registered nurse, you are required to:
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Have a high school diploma or GED.
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Graduate from a two-year community college.
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Graduate from a 4-year college or university.
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
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Graduate from a diploma school.
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Have a license for the state of employment after passing an exam.
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Registered nurses make anywhere from $47,000 to $70,000 a year. Can also make
$53,000 to $90,000 with advanced education.
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They work in hospitals, physicians offices, home healthcare services, and nursing
care facilities.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJLRT-2Di3M
Nursing Service Workers:
Licensed Vocational
Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide
basic nursing care.
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They read vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure and
respiration. They also administer injections and enemas, monitor catheters
and give massages or alcohol rubs. And they may apply dressings, hot water
bottles and ice packs. They can also help their patients with everyday things.
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To become a LVN or a LPN, you are required to:
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Have a high school diploma or GED.
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Graduate from a recognized one-year program.
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Have a license for the state you will be working in after passing a rigorous
exam.
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LVN’s and LPN’s make anywhere from $31,000 to $44,000 a year.
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They work at hospitals, physician offices, nursing facilities, and home health
care services.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZNHIbgkTU
Nursing Service Workers:
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
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Unlicensed Assistive Personnel are paraprofessionals who assist
individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other
health care needs with their activities of daily living and provide bedside
care.
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They observe, document and report clinical and treatment information,
including patients' behavioral changes. They also assist patients’ with
motion exercises, ambulation, mobilization of them, personal hygiene,
and tasks of daily living.
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To become an unlicensed assistive personnel, you are required to:
1. Have additional training in a specialty.
2. Have preservice training provided by an employing agency. (40-120 hrs.)
3. Have to have a certification as a nurse assistant. (may be required)
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Unlicensed Assistive Personnel make anywhere from $19,000-$27,000.
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They work in hospitals, nursing homes, and retirement facilities.
Nursing Service Workers: Nurse
Assistant/Geriatric Aide
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Nurse assistants/geriatric aides are paraprofessionals who assist individuals
with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs
with their activities of daily living and provide bedside care.
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They dress, bath, and feed patients. They also move and reposition bedridden
patients, change bed linens, take temperature, pulse and blood pressure,
prepare and transport patients, and record care.
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To become a nurse assistant/geriatric aide, you are required to:
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Have a high school diploma or GED or participation in a high school nursing
assistant program.
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Have hospital conducted on-the-job training.
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Complete an OBRA-approved 1987 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Nurse
program.
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Have a license for the state you will be working in after passing an exam.
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Nurse assistants and geriatric aides make $17,500 to $25,500 a year.
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They work in hospitals, nursing homes, community centers, outpatient
facilities, and so on.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRjNpjxnjYo
Nursing Service Workers: Home
Health Aide
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A home health aide is a trained and certified health-care worker who provides
assistance to a patient in the home with personal care (as hygiene and
exercise) and light household duties (as meal preparation) and who monitors
the patient's condition.
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They maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to
report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager. They help
patients’ with moving in and out of their beds, with baths, wheelchairs or their
vehicles. They also accompany them to doctor appointments and other trips.
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To become a home health aide, you are required to:
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Have a high school diploma or a GED.
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Complete a vocational education program as a home health aide.
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Have a state certification. (may be required)
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Home health aides make $18,000 to $26,000 a year.
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They don’t only work in homes, but also in residential group homes,
retirement homes, community centers, or nursing care facilities.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQIntfWRZuo