Radiology Career Resources & Articles
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Breast Imaging Specialist: Why Mammography Techs Are in Such High Demand
I'm going to start with the business case because it frames everything: there's a documented shortage of mammography technologists in the United States, and it's not getting better anytime soon. We're facing a crisis where facilities are genuinely struggling to staff mammography departments, and if
Credentialing and Compliance: A Hiring Manager's Checklist for New Rad Tech Hires
You've found the perfect radiologic technologist candidate. They've impressed you in the interview, their references checked out, and they're ready to start next month. Now comes the part that makes many hiring managers nervous: ensuring they have all the credentials and compliance documentation req
The Impact of Magnet Status on Rad Tech Recruitment
When I first became an imaging department manager at Regional Medical Center—a community hospital with no Magnet designation—recruiting and retaining radiological technologists was a constant grind. We'd post a position and get maybe four solid applications. Rad techs would stay for a year or two an
The Gig Economy Hits Radiology: Platform Staffing Pros and Cons
I remember when a department going "short staffed" meant frantically calling people at home at 6 AM. Now it means opening an app.
The Rad Tech's Guide to Asking for a Raise
I've had this conversation with probably 60-plus techs over the last five years, and I can spot the ones who'll get raises from across the room. Not because they're the best techs—sometimes they're not. But because they approach asking for money like adults instead of like they're asking for a favor
MRI Tech vs CT Tech: Which Specialty Should You Pursue?
I've been an MRI technologist for over a decade, and in that time, I've coached hundreds of radiology professionals through one of the biggest career decisions they'll make: choosing between MRI and CT specialization. This isn't just about picking a machine to operate—it's about choosing a work envi
The Complete Guide to Rad Tech Certifications That Actually Boost Your Pay
After spending the last decade as both an MRI technologist and career coach for imaging professionals, I've heard countless versions of the same question: "Which certification should I get to earn more money?"
The Hidden Costs of Rad Tech Burnout in Your Imaging Department
I've been an MRI technologist for twelve years. I've also coached hundreds of imaging professionals through career transitions. The pattern is always the same: a talented tech leaves not because they stopped loving the work, but because their department ignored the warning signs of burnout until it
Grad School While Working as a Rad Tech: Is It Worth It?
Grad School While Working as a Rad Tech: Is a Bachelor's or Master's Worth It?
CT Colonography: An Emerging Specialty for Forward-Thinking Techs
CT Colonography: An Emerging Specialty for Forward-Thinking Techs
Creating Flexible Scheduling That Works for Rad Techs and Your Department
Creating Flexible Scheduling That Works for Rad Techs and Your Department
The Complete Guide to ARRT Certification
I'm going to be direct with you: I've coached over 200 radiology technologists through career transitions, and I can tell you exactly which certifications move the needle and which ones don't. There's a lot of confusion out there about ARRT certification—what you actually need, what counts toward ad
Weekend and Night Shift Differentials: What's Competitive in 2026?
I worked as a travel technologist for six years straight. I'd take assignment after assignment, usually stretching them to twelve weeks so I didn't have to deal with too much disruption. But the real education came from seeing compensation structures across the country—across different facility type
How to Negotiate Your Rad Tech Salary (With Real Numbers)
When I was offered my first rad tech position fresh out of my associate program, the hiring manager quoted me $42,000 per year. I was thrilled. I had a job in my field. I signed the offer letter without hesitation.
How to Ace Your Rad Tech Clinical Rotations
I remember standing in the CT control room for the first time as a student, hands shaking, completely convinced that I was going to break a million-dollar scanner just by thinking about it wrong. My preceptor, a woman named Diane who'd been doing CT for 18 years, handed me a protocol manual and said
Radiation Therapy vs Diagnostic Radiology: Two Paths, One Passion
I get asked this question constantly: "Should I do radiation therapy or diagnostic radiology?"
Creating a Mentorship Program in Your Imaging Department
I want to tell you about the worst moment in my twenty years as an imaging department manager. It was 2012. I had a young rad tech—let's call her Sarah—who'd been with us for about eight months. Solid tech. Good attitude. Had just gotten her CT certification and was really coming into her own.
DEXA Scan Technologist: A Niche Certification With Growing Demand
Nobody talks about DEXA scanning.
Why Your Rad Tech Job Posting Isn't Getting Applications (And How to Fix It)
I remember sitting in my office at Regional Medical Center, staring at my inbox with nothing but tumbleweeds rolling through. We'd posted a rad tech position six weeks earlier—six weeks!—and had exactly two applications. Both were from candidates who weren't quite qualified. Meanwhile, my team was d
Pediatric Radiology: A Specialty That Needs More Champions
I still remember the first time I worked a pediatric MRI rotation. I was cocky. I'd been an MRI tech for five years in an adult hospital. I had the protocols down. I knew equipment inside and out. I figured pediatric imaging would just be a scaled-down version of what I already knew.