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I am looking into an MRI school (seems legit). My question is if I get licensed in MRI, will that be enough to work? Or do you need to be an ARRT x-ray tech with a specialty?

Most MRI technologists are radiologic technologists, who then get on the job training in MRI. You can then take the licensing examination, with the ARRT. If you are considering going to a MRI only program, I would advise against it. Most imaging facilities (either hospitals or free standing imaging centers) want an employee who can do multiple modalities. Without your ARRT, you would be unable to do x-ray examinations and CT scans. I have never worked in a facility who employs MRI only techs, as you are limited in what you can legally do in this field. These programs are generally very expensive, and when you graduate, you will have trouble finding a job.
There are many schools in many states where you can get trained to be a radiologic technologist (the proper term for a x-ray tech). These programs will require you to complete and pass certain college prerequisite courses, before you can apply to their programs. You can attend a hospital based program (and earn a certificate), a 2 year college program (AS degree), and even a 4 year college program (BS degree). The hospital based programs are the least expensive, and honestly, I think the education received there is superior. Once you graduate and take your registry exam, no future employer is going to care what type of educational program you went through. All they care about is your license. You can find an accredited RT program at this site. Just search “radiography” and your state…links are provided which will give you additional information on each program (cost, prerequisite courses, duration of program, contact person):http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp

can any one help me i need to know any school or program avelable in my area or someplace near, i live in fort worth,TX? how long would it take ro complete the whole program and salary pay?thank you for yalls help.

I moved from michigan 6 years ago and am not arrt certified or registered I took test once in michigan and got 74 not passing never took again no convidence but have always worked hard working got a job here in mri and know my boss wants certification with the BC/BS changes please help or advice me what to do I am a single mother about to loose her job that I worked so hard to became

my question is a little vague so allow me to elaborate. there is a college by me that offers x-ray tech degrees and i was just curious if i want to specialize in MRI’s do i need to take any special classes during college? is it a completely different degree? or is it something you get after graduating college and the hospital or whoever is your employer sends you for it? also are x-ray tech or MRI specialist jobs in high demand? or is it a hard to land a job at a hospital?

I was born without a disc n my lower back and it’s getting worse and worse, I’m in pain all the time.

I got spine X Ray about 2 months ago as my work requirement. Now I apply for extra job and they asked me to take chest X Ray. I am kind like worried, is that fine to take chest X Ray even though I just got spine X Ray 2 months ago?

I’m considering a career change and have always been interested in healthcare. From what I’ve read RNs, RTs or ultrasound technicians have a strong future in healthcare. Can anyone tell me how much school is involved in becoming an UT? I only have some college completed and would need to go back to school – the question is, for how long?
Thanks for your help!

the program itself is 350 hours you also need some amount of clinical hours dont remember exactly how many.. check the source its a ultrasound sonographer course description

I currentley work as an administrative assistant which pays lousy unless you have a BA. Last year I returned to school after 10 years (I’m 35). I want to start a new career asap as I am a single mom with 3 kids and time is tight. I was considering nursing because I like working around people but I got kind of turned off from hearing about all of the gross stuff you see/clean up etc. So now I am considering a career as an Sonographer. I wonder if I will be able to get a job if the school is not ADRMS accredited. There are only two accredited schools where I live and they are really far. What about career college etc? Any suggestions on other careers in healthcare? I have no experience in this field but I am a decent math and science student.