Transcript Theda Clark School of Radiology

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WHAT DOES A REGISTERED RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGIST DO?
• The Radiologic Technologist (RTR) safely uses x-ray
equipment to assist the radiologist in examining
patients for broken bones, injuries, diseases, or
assessing the functional ability of organs. Many of the
exams we perform require needle injections/placement
of catheters done by the radiologist.
• The RTR may work in hospital or clinic settings.
• The work may also involve assisting other physicians in
invasive procedures as well as using mobile x-ray
equipment in surgery, patient rooms, and ER.
• A vital member of the patient care team!
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST RESPONSIBILITIES:
High patient contact with basic nursing skills
 Cleaning patients, evaluation of vitals
Stress level varies
X-ray sick people, forensic imaging (post-mortem)
trauma victims, surgical setting, etc.
Work variety of hours
 days, pm’s, weekends, overnights, holidays, on-call (pay differentials)
Median salary nationally is $53-54K
 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Projected need until 2018
THEDA CLARK SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY:
2 year program, full time, primarily during the day
10-12 students are accepted
No waiting list
 if not accepted then need to re-apply for next year
Interviews to get into program
Make yourself stick out from other candidates
Recommendations –CNA, volunteer work, computer knowledge, job
shadow ,research the profession
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE:
1. GPA: 2.5 minimum
2. 3 hours of job shadow with ThedaCare
3. Completed Associates Degree (or higher) or Working
towards Associates Degree that will be completed in the
spring prior to the fall that student will start our Radiology
program
4. In addition to any earned Associates Degree or higher,
student must also have college credits for:
 Anatomy and Physiology (3 credit)-complete prior to application
deadline
 Medical Terminology (2 credit or higher)-complete prior to application
deadline
HOW DID WE DO IT IN THE PAST?
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A lot slower . Typical exam times are reduced by 30 minutes. Barium enema
exam
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Patient can tolerate exam much better with less pain.
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Detail was good 10 years ago but has dramatically improved
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WHAT MODALITIES IN RADIOLOGY USE
TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE IMAGES?
Diagnostic Radiology
MRI
Interventional Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Forensic imaging
Mammography
Computed Tomography
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CT TECHNOLOGY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Appendicitis- CT
Sinusitis
Kidney stones
Rupture spleen from tree stand fall
Lung tumor
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THAT WORK WITHIN
RADIOLOGY.
1. Diagnostic Radiology
2. Interventional
3. CT
4. MRI
5. Mammography
6. Management
7. Education
8. Sales
9. Applications
10. Radiation Therapy
11. Surgical Radiological Technologist
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GUESS WHAT TECHNOLOGY AND WHAT IS
WRONG?
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ANY
QUESTIONS??
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