Why I Want To Be A Rad Technologist

As a child, I was clueless as to what I wanted to be when I got older. I am the first person in my family to attend college, so I was never around anyone who had any type of education for their occupation. It was not until high school I decided I wanted to pursue the medical field since I have always had a strong notion to help those that are in need. Soon after a coworker of mine suggested the radiologic technology program at Roane State Community College. I began doing research on radiography and I was very intrigued. My favorite subject has always been science and the physics involved in imaging seemed interesting. So far it was looking like a major I could stay driven and fascinated in. Little did I know my interest would be piqued further through the introductory course and my eight hours of clinical observation. The things I have learned while reading the introductory textbook and from seeing radiological procedures in person have only convinced me even more that this is something I could want to do for the rest of my life. …show more content…
A technologist allows the doctor to view an area of interest in a clear and concise way so the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and devise an appropriate plan of care. If the technologist does not do their job correctly, it has a negative impact on the patient as well as all of the staff involved with that patient’s care. However, the duties of the technologist do not stop at taking quality x rays. The technologist can be involved with many more procedures such as inserting catheters and nasogastric tubes, handling bed pans, and performing cleansing and barium