THE SCHOOLS ARE LYING TO YOU ABOUT THE JOB MARKET!

12yrRT(R) · Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

Janice S in Boynton Beach, Florida said: Can you please email me if you here of any ct jobs for day shift. I have been a rad tech for 11 years and can't find anything, so i went to ct school for 6 months and still can't find anything.

jan,
i also live in south florida and its hard too ive been trying to get back into hospital but no calls so i was going to go to school in jan. for CT but seems like theres still no jobs even with ct so im not sure if i should even invest the money if there is going to be no jobs for that. very fustrating

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RTR in Pompano Beach, Florida

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Reply posted to Show me the money...
I just finished basic X-ray at UMC. Just took the state board, and recieved my license. So, you think I would be happy. Not at all. I got one offer, starting at $10 an hour, and they said well we will cross train you into MA, and re-evaluate you in 6 months, and then you might be eligle for another 1-2 dollar raise. OK, $10 an hour, after taxes, buys groceries and gas these days, even $11 or $12 an hour. How am I supposed to survive on that? What about overhead (rent and utilities?) When I went into school, they told me how much I would start out with, $15-18 an hour start. Even that is hard to survive on, but with a room mate possible. I just feel I was mis-led. And even if I were to take the $10 an hour,no-one is hiring!!!That was a one time spot opening up, that the lady decided to stay, it was going to be her replacement. We have about another hundred new basic x-ray techs that just graduated also, and everyone is waiting in line. I have seen one or 2 ads tops, for an RT, then it says, no Basic please!!! do not apply. So, I am now selling cars! Just beware anyone considering it, especially basic or limited scope x-ray....CNA's make more...telemarketers, even waitresses.

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Elizabeth in Dunedin, Florida

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hjhogle

Used Monster.com
CT in Weston, FL Hollywood, FL
RT Instructors in Orlando
IR Technologists in Miami

Used Careerbuilder.com
CT Technologists in Deland, FL New Port Richey, FL Jacksonville, FL Hollywood, FL
RT Technologists in Tamarac, FL Jacksonville, FL

There are still positions with temporary agencies -
http://www.aureusmedical.com found on this website

And, if you checked the various postings in this forum, there are numerous healthcare recruiters looking for technologists.

Working through a recruiter might be a good solution. Recruiters do not charge the person who's searching ... they charge the employer who posts the job/hires the searcher.

Good luck
hjh, RT

segray · Joined: 14 Mar 2009 Posts: 16

The recruiter I spoke with said their contract states they will not use anyone with less than 1 yr post clinical/grad experience. The problem with many positions such as the ones listed for special modalities is the experience requirement. There is no place for a new basic grad. I even applied for limited tech positions and was turned down. I'm guessing they felt I was overqualified and didn't want to pay me an RT(R) rate. Another prime example of how NCT presence is damaging our profession. These are business and if they can get by with cheaper- they will. However, at this point I'd take NCT pay just to get in the door.

Neverwinter27 · Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 28

Reply posted to Show me the money...
I just finished basic X-ray at UMC. Just took the state board, and recieved my license. So, you think I would be happy. Not at all. I got one offer, starting at $10 an hour, and they said well we will cross train you into MA, and re-evaluate you in 6 months, and then you might be eligle for another 1-2 dollar raise. OK, $10 an hour, after taxes, buys groceries and gas these days, even $11 or $12 an hour. How am I supposed to survive on that? What about overhead (rent and utilities?) When I went into school, they told me how much I would start out with, $15-18 an hour start. Even that is hard to survive on, but with a room mate possible. I just feel I was mis-led. And even if I were to take the $10 an hour,no-one is hiring!!!That was a one time spot opening up, that the lady decided to stay, it was going to be her replacement. We have about another hundred new basic x-ray techs that just graduated also, and everyone is waiting in line. I have seen one or 2 ads tops, for an RT, then it says, no Basic please!!! do not apply. So, I am now selling cars! Just beware anyone considering it, especially basic or limited scope x-ray....CNA's make more...telemarketers, even waitresses.

Cashiers in New Jersey make 10 dollars an hour, what kind of hospital would get away with that, this is a skill based job, wtf????

hjhogle · Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject:

The problem, as has often been explained in this and other forums, is the "Limited" part.

It's always been a problem - now, with the economy the way it is, there are fully certified RT's who are competing for the jobs you might once have gotten.

If a facility can get an RT or a limited tech, which do you think they'll go for?

hjh, RT