Radiology Forums

954heat · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 21

wow....im kinda scared now
im still a student.....but so far i love the field
but its still a job.....i gotta get paid
hmmmmmm not gettin a job after school didnt cross my mind until recently

mrimike · Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 13

This is the main problem here. Massive increases in the number of new RTs according to the ARRT. Job growth is most definitely not up 50% since 2003 like new grads are. Also looks like the advanced modalities are really starting to get watered down too with massive increases.

http://www.arrt.org/new/290508_2007ExamStatistics.html
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Mike Faulkner R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)

ecurulz · Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

i have a business degree but i'm thinking about going back to school (community college) for radiography. will i be able to find a job if I make very good grades? thanks!

Sidney · Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 53

ecurulz · Joined: 01 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

so employers don't even look at grades or scores? I want to get into the medical field and I was thinking radiography was the best way to go at my community college. they are accepting 20 a year into the program, and i wouldn't even be able to start before 2010 because they are filled up. you need to get a job and get some experience before going back to school for radiation therapy don't you? If there is a good chance I won't even be able to find a job after school I guess I need to keep looking for something else to go into.