I am looking to become either an MRI Technician, or Ultrasound Technician.I have my AA(General Ed.) degree from my local community college in California, but my major was in "Business Administration". I also have no related job experience in this current field and I'm 25 yrs. old. I also like sports a lot, if that makes any difference.
1.) Do I need to go back to school for 2 more years and study Biology?
2.) How many years should it take before I can expect to be working as an actual MRI technician?
3.) Do I need a degree in Biology IN ADDITION to completing a program at an accredited institution, or is it just 2 years then I can become an MRI technician?
4.) What is the avg. starting salary? I know its around 40K or so, but is this what they start you at?
....Anything else you that you think I should know, please feel free to share.
2007-11-09 18:25:45 · 3 answers · asked by Benjamin F 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
Generally, to be an MRI tech, you go to school for radiologic technology (x-ray) first, then train on the job. You can find accredited schools here (choose "Radiography"): http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http://www.arrt.org/nd/listOfSchools.ndm/listSchools&iframe=yes Check each school's website for requirements. Besides radiography (x-ray), you could also do nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or sonography first. There are a few schools where you can learn MRI without one of these supporting disciplines, but I don't think there are any in California.
You do not need a degree in biology. You can be working in 2 years.
Look around ASRT.org for more information. They have a salary survey, but the site isn't working at the moment for me to give you an exact link.
To find accredited ultrasound programs, go here (choose "Diagnostic Medical Sonographer"): http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx
2007-11-10 00:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here is a website for general info on radiologic technology: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'radiologic technologist' and the mri tech is briefly talked about.
For US colleges: http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ
2007-11-10 03:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one to answer that would be an MRI technician. I'm sure this forum will have at least one, or some one quailified to help you
Best of luck to you
2007-11-10 02:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by angels_angelsarehere 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋