Radiologic Technologist Career

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I, my wife, and my five children came as immigrants to America about ten years ago and began a long and arduous journey of struggle in search of stability and securing a future. First, I obtained a CNA degree and worked for a while at the Avalon Center on Federal Way. Then, I moved to Highline College, where I worked as a Teacher Assistant in the CNA Department for nearly 6 years, in addition to studying there until I obtained an Associate Degree, Medical Assistant. After that, I got a job in Medical Assist, Float pool at Multi Care, Tacoma in various medical departments such as Urgent care, endocrinology, urology, nephrology, neurology, GIT, and pediatrics. I used to still see that education is a useful and important thing that gives value …show more content…
Most positions require radiologic technologists to complete a two-year associate degree to qualify. This can be a great option for those looking to start a career in the medical field quickly. Technologists can work in diverse settings such as hospitals, private clinics, community clinics, or research laboratories. The work environment differs in each of these settings, which means technologists can choose what type of environment best fits their work style and preferences. I may choose to advance my career by pursuing an area of specialization. Some specialties in radiography include: Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance imaging, Bone densitometry, Mammography, Nuclear medicine, Sonography, and to become educators or instructors in radiology. Technologists have varied responsibilities, including caring for imaging equipment, interacting with patients, solving technical challenges and working with a medical team to interpret images. In fact, I am proud of what I have achieved over the past ten years by settling in a great country like America, obtaining some education, working in a prestigious Medical Center, providing my family with a decent life opportunity, and finally participating in the radiology science