X-ray technician


Introduction

For anybody interested in working in healthcare who has a specific interest in seeing anatomy in a new way.


What is it like to be x-ray technician?

Having the privilege of using a machine that many don't know how to use and seeing things the human eye can't see.


What do x-ray technicians do?

Do x-ray exams on patients and administer specific products that help put in evidence certain pathologies.


What do x-ray technicians do on a typical day?

Heat up the machine to be ready for the day, do quality test to see if the machine is functional, check if any product in the room is past their due date.


Where do x-ray technicians work?

Mostly hospitals and clinics.


How can I become x-ray technician?

Go to college or cegep for three years. The last year is an internship. You have to pass an exam to get your work licence.


How much money do x-ray technicians make?

Around 79 902 a year in Quebec.


What kinds of additional training do x-ray technicians need?

On the job training on how the machine works, what the protocol is on how they do exam in this hospital.


What are the dangers of being x-ray technician?

Being exposed to ionizing ray which may ne harmful to us.


What are the chances that x-ray technicians will be replaced by robots soon?

Low because I think a machine cannot replicate the sense of judgement and critic a human posses. Plus being able to help a patient and build a small but comfortable relationship.


What age do x-ray technicians retire at?

Around 60 to 65 year old.


Conclusion

To me, it's a nice program to be in because of how unique it is and how it keeps evolving throughout the years and that anyone who chooses that path succeeds.


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