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Gee Del

Fri. 26 Jun.09,
22:24
MRI Technologist advancement opportunities
Been an MRI tech for little over 2 years now. I also a clinical instructor for the out patient facility I work for. Although the job is not bad, I am in search of new ways or further education or certifications to advance my MRI career. I am certified with ARMRIT and it's unfortunate that they are not highly respectable organization. Due to this fact, lots of hospitals dont even bother interviewing. I know there will be others going to defend this certification, but I'm not here for a debate. I have even considered going to nursing just to feel I'm stable with my job. I'm looking for some help or advice how i can keep my skills as an MRI tech up to date with further schooling or certification. Any help would be great. I also know, with tight economy, not too many tech are moving around and there are lots of new grads stuck fighting for position. So any experts out there who can give me their two cents, I thank you.

Pete Frost

Sun. 26 Jul.09,
02:18
The "two cents" you need are to be thankful for your MRI certification, without which you wouldn't even have had the opportunity to work as an MRI tech and clinical instructor. And knowing the economic situation you still have the leisure to think the "grass is greener on the other side"? Your post tells more about your self-defeating attitude rather than substantiating facts.

I have known several ARMRIT certified techs who got job interviews and even jobs at hospitals. How you present yourself in your cover letter and resume are a BIG factor. In certain states where most ARRT techs are cross-trained but not registry eligible in MRI, there is a serious shortage of even ARRT(MR) certified techs.

Just ask the ARRT techs out there if they're getting any better job opportunities these days, even in hospitals. Many hospitals still need dedicated MRI techs and may need to be updated about the ACR's acceptance of ARMRIT certification. So get out there, trust your education and certification, and educate employers that ARMRIT certification is ACR approved and meets Medicare certification requirements in an increasing number of states nationwide.

To update your skills as an MRI tech, visit the continuing ed links at http://www.armrit.org/links.htm. The ARRT recommends similar resources for its certified MR techs.

Finally, if you're interested in a little math: If you were at your current job for at least 6 months, this would have paid off your tuition for the certification you achieved. Any job after that is to your profit for the rest of your life, and the knowledge you gained which you are using can never be taken away from you.

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