Hello everyone! My name is Victoria Trisha Charles. I am currently studying in the Diagnostic Imaging Program Technology. This article is for anybody who is interested in medical imaging. It will simply help you get in touch with the profession!
Being a medical imaging technologist is truly amazing! Everyday you can learn something new about the human body.
Medical imaging technologists produce images of the human body parts in order to help the Dr. for a specific diagnosis.
On a typical day, medical imaging technologists (MIT) are constantly welcoming patients, filling medical files, and producing images of the human body. They are making sure that patients are comfortable in order to proceed to the exams.
A career as a medical imaging technologist offers a promising job outlook in a variety of settings, including in hospitals, medical centers, outpatient care centers, and physicians' offices.
In order to become a medical imaging technologist (MIT), you need to go to college to get a diploma in the Diagnostic Imaging Program Technology. The program last 3 years.
The average imaging technologist salary in Canada is $76,045 per year or $39 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $64,409 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $89,320 per year. Insane no?
To be able to learn the ropes of a medical imaging technologist, you definitely need to do some on-the-job training in hospitals. It will help you get in touch with the radiology environment.
With every job, there come health risks and occupational hazards. It should be noted that as a medical imaging technologist, you may be exposed to higher radiation levels depending on demand. Diagnostic information can be used to help determine the best course of action for the patient in their recovery, but the imaging process has the potential to put you at risk if you are exposed. Also, for female technologists looking to start a family, extra caution should be taken to prevent accidental radiation exposure to the fetus and breast tissue. Make sure to discuss any concerns before coming to work so that you may take the necessary precautions for your developing family.
There is no chance that medical imaging technologists will be replaced by robots soon because it’s a job that requires a lot of precision. Robots won’t be able to determine if the images of a specific body part are good or not.
Actually, the retirement age is 65 years old in Quebec, but a medical imaging technologist could for sure retire before if wanted with a premium salary.
I am currently completing my first year in the Diagnostic Imaging Program Technology. After graduating from college, I plan to study Public Management at the UQAM university in order to earn a premium wage as a medical imaging technologist. I’ll certainly work in a private clinic to get the holidays free.
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