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Careers in Healthcare
Radiography
Nuclear medicine
Nursing
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Radiography
The Ray’s the thing!!
I. What is Radiography?
• Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to
provide images of tissues, organs, bones, and vessels of the
human body.
• These images may be recorded on film or, more frequently
now, displayed on a computer or video monitor. These images
are what we commonly refer to as x-rays. In certain cases, a
live motion picture film x-ray (fluoroscopy) is taken to
demonstrate the function of a part, such as, the stomach
filling and emptying .
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diagnostic radiography,
we can create a 3-D
image of a body part,
such as the heart, and
can then split the
images into individual
slices
(Computed
Tomography)
II. What is a Radiographer?
• AKA x-ray tech
• Most people are really not familiar with what a
radiographer does. This career has little to do with
radar and everything to do with:
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Investigating why people are ill
Finding and localizing foreign bodies
Determining how badly a person is injured
And helping to determine whether a person has cancer
and determining a treatment plan.
• Radiographers, in short, are at the heart of modern
medicine.
• A radiographer must know how to isolate and image
even the tiniest of body parts utilizing the smallest
amount of ionizing radiation.
• Radiation, when used by uneducated persons, can be
dangerous to the patient and the user. The
radiographer understands radiation and knows how
to produce quality diagnostic examinations safely,
protecting the patient and the radiographer.
Gun Shot to Arm
Patient swallowed a knife
Quarter in Stomach
Fractured/Broken Arm
Screwdriver and knife in Head
Baby Swallowed a safety pin
• The radiologist, a physician specializing in
analyzing these x-rays, is not usually present
during an examination. The radiographer is
truly the eyes and hands of the radiologist. As
such, they contribute a special talent to help
the physician diagnose injury and disease.
III. Where Do Radiographers Work?
• Radiographers may work:
– In Radiology Departments of hospitals
– In operating rooms
– In emergency rooms
– In special procedural suites in hospitals assisting in
heart catheterizations or angioplastic stent
placements
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In clinics
In imaging centers
In a private physician’s office
In battlefield areas
As mobile radiographers traveling to nursing homes or
houses of people too ill to come to the hospital
– In industrial settings
– In commercial sales of radiographic supplies and
equipment
– In equipment installation and repair
• The list of possibilities is endless!
IV. What Are the Job Opportunities?
• For the present graduates, there are many
opportunities around the country. There are
shortages particularly in the Midwest and in
the South. The market in the South is tighter
due to the number of schools in this area.
However, with baby boomers about to retire,
shortages of radiographers are even predicted
for the south .
• With specialized training beyond the basic radiography
program, radiographers may advance into the fields of
Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound that
you will hear about shortly.
• There are also opportunities for advancement in the fields of
Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(MRI), Digital Angiography, Mammography, Radiologist
Assistant, education, and hospital administration.
V. What Is The Mean Salary For
Radiographers in South?
• In a study performed by the American Society
of Radiologic Technologists in 2010, the mean
salary for a radiographer in the South is
$62,918.
VI. How Long Is The Educational Program
For a Radiographer?
• In order to obtain an Associate of Science degree and a
diploma, the program including both the college prerequisites and the courses in Radiography will be
approximately three years.
• The radiography portion of the three years will be 24
consecutive months in length. The student must be enrolled
as a Radiography major during the Pre-requisite General
Education and Professional Radiography Course portions
VII. What specialized high school courses should
a potential radiography take?
• The student must possess a high school diploma
from an accredited high school or hold a high school
equivalence diploma. During their high school
experience they must have taken the following
courses and received a grade of “C” or better in
each:
– Algebra I
– Algebra II
– Biology
VIII. What is the cost of the program?
• In general, a 72+ credit program may cost
approximately $10,000 for the total program.
This cost covers the pre-requisite college
courses and the radiography program courses.
• Of course, costs vary between schools and
geographical regions.
IX. How will a student know if a career in
radiography is right for him/her?
• An interested candidate should spend time
visiting various radiography schools, and
looking at the following websites for job
specific duties/functions:
– American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• ASRT.org
– American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• ARRT.org
• Radiographers must possess:
– the ability to empathize with a patient while remaining
focused on the completion of the examination.
– a strong background in mathematics and science
– excellent communication skills.
– problem solving and critical thinking skills
– ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Nuclear Medicine
Technology
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Unleash your boundaries of career
opportunities in Nuclear Medicine
Technology where
Modern Medicine
and
High Technology
unite.
Be a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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What is Nuclear Medicine Technology?
• It is a perfect blend of science and high end
technology
• Nuclear Medicine uses small amounts of radioactive
material that are administered to the patient in order
to evaluate the anatomy and functional status of
various organs and tissues
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• The radioactive material is bound to a
pharmaceutical that is selectively taken up by the
tissue or organ of interest.
• Pictures are taken gamma camera.
• Planar and Tomography – 3D images are developed
with the aid of computer software.
• Trained physician read the data to make the
diagnosis for treatment.
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• A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is an allied
health professional who performs nuclear
medicine studies, using radioisotopes, highly
sophisticated computers and specialized
gamma detectors, i.e. SPECT cameras and
PET/CT scanners.
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Gamma Camera
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Nuclear Medicines studies are used to
detect:
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various cancers
heart disease
blood clots in the lungs
gall bladder diseases
occult infection
thyroid cancers and
various conditions of
thyroid disease
• gastrointestinal
bleeding
• Bone, liver and kidney
diseases
• brain tumors
• diseases related to
blood disorders
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The
Heart
(Cardiac
Scan)
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Normal
V/Q Scan
(Lung Scan)
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Normal Hida Scan
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Thyroid
Scan
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Normal Bone
Scan
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Pediatric
Bone Scan
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Bone Scan (Rib Fractures)
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Normal Renal Scan
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PET Scan
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Patient
Movement
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In short,
Nuclear Medicine Technology
helps the physician to evaluate
patients’ anatomical (structural)
and functional status of
various organs and tissues in a
non-invasively way.
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What is required to be a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist?
• A knowledge of pathology and physiology (human
anatomy and physiology).
• A knowledge of radiation; how to work with it safely;
how to minimize occupational and non-occupational
radiation exposure.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, high degree of personal integrity and
professionalism.
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Where do Nuclear Medicine Technologists
work?
• NMT’s work in hospitals.
• Increasing numbers are also working in out-patient
clinics and cardiologists’ offices.
• Other related jobs are in research, computers and
equipment applications, sales, Radio pharmacy,
education, administration and software
development.
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What are the job opportunities
• Currently demand is soft because of the uncertainty
in the healthcare industry.
• The emerging of molecular imaging and PET hybrid
modalities will open a new avenue for the future of
Nuclear Medicine.
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• Besides working as regular NMTs, with further
specialized training, opportunities are
available to work in:
– Nuclear Cardiology
– PET/CT, PET/SPECT and PET/MRI scanning
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NMT Salaries
Current surveys state that salaries average
$30 to $35/hour in the U.S. ($60-$70K).
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How long is the educational program for an
NMT?
• By completing all prerequisites credits as well as all
core courses and objectives, a nuclear medicine
program can be completed within 2 to 3 years.
• You will be awarded a certificate and an Associate in
Science degree and be eligible to sit for the board
exams.
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How will a student know if a career in
Nuclear Medicine Technology is right for
them?
• All the qualities mentioned earlier are what is
required.
• An interested candidate should spend time reviewing
the following websites for a description of the
professional job responsibilities:
– SNMMI.org (Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular
Imaging
– ARRT.org (American Society of Radiologic Technologists)
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Nursing
A career with many
opportunities
Registered Nurses (RN’s) work in various
specialties
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Cardiac Care
Critical Care
Emergency Nursing
Maternal/Child
Medical Surgical
Oncology
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Operating Room
Orthopedics
Pediatrics
Psychiatric
Radiology
Rehabilitation
RN’s work in various places
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Hospitals
Outpatient
Industry
Camps
Community Health
Developmental
Disability Centers
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Schools
Hospices
Long term care
Military
Occupation Health
Higher Education
The Nursing Shortage
• U.S. Bureau of Health Professions Nursing
Forecast Model
United States
• 2020
–Shortage of 49%
Characteristics needed to be a nurse
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Leadership and organizational skills
People skills
Patience
Flexibility
Compassion
Problem-solving skills
A sense of humor
The ability to stay calm in a crisis
Education needed prior to attending nursing school
• Nursing schools require a high school diploma
and a sound academic standing in high school
English, algebra, chemistry, biology, and an
understanding of computers and technology is
also a necessity.
Admission Requirements
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High School transcript
Three letters of reference
Application essay
SAT scores
Nurse Entrance Test (NET)
Continuing Education Opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Advanced Practice Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
• PhD in Nursing
Thank you for your kind attention!
Harry H. Holdorf
Program Manager/Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
• [email protected] ☺
• www.easternflorida.edu