Just wondering if anyone here is a radiology technician, or know's anything about them? I was considering going to school for this & wondering how long it takes & if it's something you enjoy? or any thoughts you have on this. Thanks

My mother has been an x-ray tech for quite some time, I think she complains mostly about being understaffed but she works at a military hospital and they don't pay what you can make across town. She's recently become certified in mammogram and is working on the Dexa thing (bone density I think?). She's suggested (to me) looking into the nuclear med type stuff because it pays more, or ultrasound... both of which are pretty competitive (school-wise).

It probably depends on where you work... but she's had to x-ray a few dead people. And x-raying children does not sound like fun, they have to be immobilized, often when I call her at work I can hear a kid screaming. She also has to give barium and when people drink it they often throw up... and I remember when she had to learn to give an IV, not sure if that is a routine thing for her to do.

My SIL just got her degree and is working part time. Took her about two years to complete everything. She really likes it. She is a very social person, which seems to be the best personality type for the job. At my last mammogram, the tech said the pay is really good and they need more people.