Top 5 Tips for Beginner MRI Techs

A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast

Welcome to another insightful episode of "A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast."
I'm your host, Chaundria Singleton, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for anyone starting their journey as an MRI technologist. In this episode, "Top 5 Tips for Beginner MRI Techs," we’ll cover everything from the foundational importance of education, licensing, and certification to mastering the soft skills that will set you apart in this demanding field. We'll explore why keeping your licenses current is non-negotiable, how continuing education can elevate your career and the art of negotiating your worth in the workplace. Plus, I’ll share personal anecdotes on dealing with challenging situations—be it technical errors, patient anxiety, or difficult colleagues. So, whether you're a newbie or looking to up-level your MRI tech game, this episode is packed with practical advice and professional wisdom tailored just for you. Let's get started!
Education, licensing, MRI profession, certification, continuing education, career progression, Radiology Tech, negotiating value, workplace negotiation, patient care, specialized training, breast MRIs, pediatrics, diverse hospital settings, problem-solving skills, claustrophobic patients, technical errors, patient emergencies, sedated children, team-based approach, restricted medical information, abusive father incident, older scanning machines, clinical experience, certification boards, ARRT, ARMIT, state licensing, GPA importance, professional development.

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Chapters

1. Intro:Live education is crucial for mastering MRI technology. (00:00:00)

2. Transition from biology to radiation therapy, career variety. (00:06:01)

3. Having armored and being licensed is crucial. (00:08:24)

4. Master MRI skills, value yourself, don't settle. (00:11:29)

5. Pediatric radiologists explain and guide in children's care. (00:14:10)

6. Initiative to learn on older machine pays off. (00:18:50)

7. member, museum, video, excitement, love, husband, radiology. (00:20:59)

8. Became MRI certified, mastered various scanner types. (00:29:29)

9. Problem solving essential for demanding MRI role. (00:31:12)

10. Working with sedated children in a hospital. (00:35:54)