What my question is will my past conviction of manufacturing marijuana (10 plants which is the lowest felony possible in Oregon) keep me from being an Xray tech or a respiratory therapist. Please no lectures. I know what I did was wrong but it was a LONG time ago. Thanks to those of you in advance for a straight answer.
2007-08-01 12:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I don't know about respiratory therapy, but for x-ray, contact The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. They will review your history and decide if you would be eligible to sit for the national registry exam. There's no point in going through school if you can't get registered when you're done.
http://arrt.org/index.html?content=ethics/ethicfaq.htm
2007-08-01 15:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you would be okay with x-ray technician. In terms of the respiratory therapist, you may not have much luck. Thus involves a lot of patient care and making decisions for care. As an X-ray tech, you just take the films. For a nursing license you cannot be licensed if you have been convicted of that type of felony, and I believe that the same is true for the respiratory therapist license. Your best bet is to speak to a career counselor at your college and they can advise you and find the right answer. I hope it all works out for you.
2007-08-01 12:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Krista 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be an issue, you need to ask whoever is in charge at the program that you are applying to. I know that when I entered my nursing program that we had to go through a background check, and anything that came up would be at the discretion of the staff whether or not we could stay. Each school is probably a little different....Of course you should probably talk to some hospitals too and see what there policy would be on hiring someone with a record. It isn't a violent crime, so atleast you have that going for you. Good luck
2007-08-01 12:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the employer and industry. There are some employers that are prohibited from hiring felons. I don't know the regulations for the medical industry, but be honest when you get to the line on the application that asks if you have had any felony convictions and explain it. I have seen applications were they had a felony conviction within a certain number of years.
2007-08-01 12:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had background checks and credit checks done when applying for a job, but I don't know if the health care industry does that or not. I've always been in mortgage or banking. Surely at some point, it would not be detrimental to you. I guess you're thinking about being trained in these fields? Call some hospitals or Dr.'s offices and see what their procedures are when hiring. Best of luck to you.
2007-08-01 12:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the answer but I just want to wish you good luck and congratulations on going and staying straight as well as making a viable attempt to better yourself. Sorry for the lecture.
2007-08-01 12:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by six3x 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 08:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by eth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldnt. because it is a state matter rather than federa;, it will effect you less. you cannot be denied a job, legally, because of a criminal record unless you are a sexual offender. legally, there should be no problem here. furthermore most people wont look into your criminal record when looking into hiring you. most likly they wont look past your application, so dont advertise it and it wont be a problem.
2007-08-01 12:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by michael n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDS ON THE EMPLOYER..THEY MAY DO A BACK GROUND CHECK.
2007-08-01 12:12:53 · answer #9 · answered by CCRIDER69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋