You may be interested in a career in Medical Radiologic Technology if you:
- Desire to work in a medical environment
- Are compassionate and motivated to help the sick and injured
- Have a strong academic background, especially in science
- Have an aptitude for effective communication
- Are able to cope with constant changes in technology and in your work environment
When working in the health care profession, there are many physical and emotional demands. As a radiographic technologists you must:
- Be in good physical and mental health and be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting
- Demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with patients
- Be able to safely transfer large and heavy patients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities
- Be able to lift and position patients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness
Additionally, you may:
- Experience repetitive strain injuries
- Be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits)
- Be exposed to extreme patient injuries
- Be required to work extended hours
- Be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and bodily fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, and physical and emotional stress
- Encounter aggressive and agitated patients, visitors, and staff
- Experience physical and compassion fatigue
