Day in the Life of a Pediatric X-ray Tech

Come learn some things about Pediatric X-ray's!

[@gregcurry1502]

X-ray 🩻 technicians are always very nice a kind people, and I just love the sound of your voice !!

[@pinkpickledcauliflower9]

I'm a medical physics resident and really like to see more of the actual imaging work techs carry out thank you for this interesting video!

[@redhedkev1]

HIPPA issues I would think.

[@gregcurry1502]

X-ray tech’s are always very nice and gentle , it’s like almost being part of a short ASMR video.

[@brianqualls9158]

Greetings from Englewood, Colorado, the home of CoRE labs Medical X-ray. One of our friends sent us the link to your well done video. Nice Job. Brian Qualls - CoRE labs, LLC

[@Taylorrockerify]

1st semester RAD Tech Student here! Loved this video :)

[@brividal3957]

I’m about to start the rad tech program at my local college on Monday, this is what I’m looking into pursuing after I graduate. I wish the area I live in had a children’s hospital, but unfortunately we don’t. I would’ve loved to be able to have that clinical experience.

[@7rlalko]

You are so lucky, that's the life I worked forbut my anxiety kills it.

[@skywater133]

Thanks for the video! I’m starting a program next year and love seeing videos with the actual exams. I never thought much about working in pediatrics. I think I would like working w kids too. Nice job!

[@TheMrRudemeister]

Hello. Currently going to through pre reqs. I have a long hard journey ahead of me but I am determined to become an X-ray Technologist. Great video

[@TheMrRudemeister]

@RexNovem it’s going great. Thanks. I have two more classes to go and all my prerequisites will be done. After that I will be able apply to the program and see if i get in. It was tough for me but I am determined to accomplish my goal for my fam. Keep at it u can do it. Maybe in the future we might work together. Have a great day.

[@Torki-lo2yh]

I am a second year radiologist and the pedeatric x rays and flouro is still a challengekeep a good work syd

[@josephrobinson777]

i m in my 1st semester of Radiology diploma ur already my inspiration these videos will really help

[@pinakimohanty38]

I am from India and I am studying in this field. Just can't wait to finally become employable and financially independent.

[@SydneyPipp]

Good luck in your studies! Your hard work will absolutely pay off in the end.

[@charlie77577]

Thank you for sharing this. I’ve finally made the decision to study radiography your video is so inspiring

[@redhedkev1]

Very nice video Sydney. I've just started a radiography gig at an Orthopedic Pediatric Radiology center. It's different. Perhaps a future video could go into depth about scoliosis imaging and the parents in the room.

[@khaliaf]

I love seeing this side of radiography! How long have you been an Rad Tech, and if you don't mind sharing, what state are you in and what was your starting salary out of school?

[@SydneyPipp]

I have been a tech since May of 2019. I live in Ohio and the starting salaries for most of my classmates ranged from about $21-$24 per hour.

[@BreikaRena]

Thank you for this video I'm taking my first radr class this spring. Eventho I'm a tech In the er its nice to see these type of videos

[@iamkeria9027]

so glad i found your channel!!

[@0230Raveena]

Don't even know why I'm watching this. I'm in sonography but its all radiology which makes it interesting.

[@SydneyPipp]

I love being a chaperone for our sonographers! I have no idea what I’m looking at but it’s interesting to see another side of medical imaging.

[@gunchief0811]

Good video it's cool to see this stuff especially since I'm trying to get accepted into the Program at a local community college near me in southern California.. I already have some General ed, courses banged out like Biology... English.... Sociology... psychology.... Art history... Kinesiology..And a leadership course Etc.... I hope that helps me to speed up the Academic portion of the Associate degree so I can focus on the A&P. Stuff and the other technical courses... And the program I'm trying to get into. Calls for 1'900 clinical hours as part of the graduation requirements and then we're allowed to take the state Exam for licensure... Is that about how it went for u? Thanks for your videos keep doing them. Maybe cover anatomy? Thanks again.

[@wearanter1]

Sydney I absolutely loved this video, I'm very VERY much looking into this career.What made you get into Pediatric?Also what did you think of your program?and how'd you manage to do schooling with kids?haha

[@kaybae2420]

Hi! New subscriber ... so make that 3! haha I am interested in X ray and would love to see more videos!

[@isabelortiz8146]

I just got accepted into X-ray school! I start in June 😀

[@kimmijo27]

I'm a radiographer in the UK, would be interested to know if you guys are still using gonad shields and other lead protection now? I know my local protocols have changed here and we no longer use them. Nice to see how things differ or not across the pond !

[@SydneyPipp]

Our protocol changed recently as well and we are no longer shielding patients for their X-ray or Ct exams. I’m actually doing research on it for a class in school so I hope to come out with another video soon to discuss it!

[@gloomscroller]

hi, do you know any radiographers from the US that have moved to the UK? I would also like to ask you questions about your experience!

[@gloomscroller]

i'm on mobile i hope i replied to the right person 😅

[@kimmijo27]

I might be wrong but I don't think the qualifications translate unfortunately. I know if I moved to the states I'd have to do my qualifications again, I'd imagine it goes both ways.

[@syedghousepasha321]

Hi sydney how are you,I am also working as a radiology technician, actually I am from India present working in Mozambic county,I like your videos

[@nfentress99]

This is my dream job. How do you specialize in pediatrics after graduating the program? Thank you

[@SydneyPipp]

My program provided the opportunity to rotate through a local children’s hospital to complete our required pediatric check offs. I made some connections through my rotation and applied to an open position about four months before I graduated the program. 🥰

[@TriceyReecy]

Hi..would you say pediatrics is easier than working at an adult hospital? The crazy stuff I hear they see in adult hospitals..I’m afraid I might can’t handle it😮

[@TheUltimateKeyboardWarrior]

@@TriceyReecylike what..?

[@Cherrygirl000]

@@TheUltimateKeyboardWarriori think like light bulbs up their ass or bad accidents like a dangling arm ect

[@jadgebernardo5682]

HI, Radtech student here..

[@keisterestipona5115]

rad tech student here ☢️

[@seungpark1679]

Now you have 809 more subscribers!!!

[@catlady27]

This is what I want to do!

[@alskdkfjghd]

hi! i’m starting school in september for rad tech. ☺️ thanks for posting! there’s not a lot of rad tech vlogs. do you enjoy working in pediatrics more than with adults? my program has the option to do our practicums in a children’s hospital or a regular hospital.

[@SydneyPipp]

Each age group has their pros and cons. I found children to be more challenging but I enjoyed the exams more. I would absolutely recommend going through a children’s rotation through school to at least gain some experience with kids. Some adult hospitals still see a fair share of kids and you’ll want to know how to handle them!

[@Rainbow_1312]

good job

[@SM-nn7dd]

As an X ray tech do you ever have to use needles on the patient? If yes, why? And how often ? Are there any specific X ray jobs where you’re less likely to use needles?

[@SydneyPipp]

As an x-ray tech I have not had to use needles personally on a patient. There are procedures I am involved in where needles are used by other healthcare professionals but I am not the one "poking" a patient. However, as a CT tech I do carry the responsibility for placing IV's if contrast is needed on an outpatient. You can avoid needles all together as an x-ray tech if you work in a stand alone urgent care or outpatient facility that doesn't perform fluoroscopic procedures.

[@gunchief0811]

I'm hoping to get into the program. I am a U.S. Marine Corps veteran And I use the V.A. As my health care provider. They recently did a couple of X-rays for me and I got interested in doing this career The Student who did my X-ray 🩻 told me it's a two year program Culminating into a Associates degree in Science...

[@Jlee24]

Hi this the career field I'm currently in school for and I wanted to know you picked your specialty after graduating the program. Thanks

[@SydneyPipp]

My program gave us the opportunity to have a three week pediatric rotation. A few months before graduation I applied for a job opening at that clinical site and I was offered a position the same week!

[@ItsAsianPho]

Hi! I am going to be applying to rad tech and hopefully get accepted. Can you go through how school was like?

[@samparsons9814]

I am thinking about becoming a Rad Tech! I was just wondering tho...what do Rad Techs do if they get pregnant?

[@SydneyPipp]

You wear a baby badge to monitor fetal dose but you’re still able to work! Many pregnant rad techs have coworkers that will take over surgery/fluoro cases so that their exposure is less.

[@visomething3207]

Why don't they give you pig o stats for the chest xrays ? The pictures look good with it

[@BassGal92]

Maybe the hospital doesn't use them? They look like torture devices and the babies cry every time.

[@beccanator1386]

@@BassGal92 Many hospitals use them. And yes they look like torture devices, which is fair to say but they don’t hurt the baby. And they do make the baby cry, which is what we want! Crying helps to demonstrate the lungs better, and improves image quality, all intentional for diagnostic purposes :)

[@NhungNguyen-ev6zl]

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[@jasminerodriguez4434]

Looking into this but can't find any information on the pay for a pediatric X-Ray Tech.

[@SydneyPipp]

When I looked up radiographer on salary.com the average pay per hour was $32. One would think that working in a specialty such as pediatrics would mean that you get paid more but in all actuality a new grad is paid about 15-20% less than the stated average in my particular hospital.

[@kaylaaa772]

Hello. I am also going into the radiology field. Would you say your job is generally easy and does it provide a good work life balance for you? :)

[@SydneyPipp]

Every patient is different so I can’t necessarily call it easy but you do get used to the exams and routine of things. I wouldn’t say that it’s a stressful job by any means. I love that I don’t have to take any work home with me and I’ve been able to work a shift that allows me to avoid childcare. So yes, excellent work life balance!

[@mayal8152]

@@SydneyPipp hi!! What shift would that be that you work so you can avoid child care? I need a shift like that as well because daycare is just too expensive for my two boys

[@SydneyPipp]

@@mayal8152 My husband, Josh, works first shift (9-5) Monday through Friday and I work weekends. Sometimes I pick up second shifts once Josh gets off and I’ll work until midnight.

[@rafaelesparza5659]

I’m an X-ray tech for 8 years. I’ve been doing adult X-ray ever since. Do you think going into pediatric X-ray might be a struggle?

[@SydneyPipp]

It is absolutely an adjustment to go from adults to pediatrics but the struggle wouldn’t be long lasting. The exams are basically the same as with an adult with minor adjustments in positioning with infants. Obviously techniques would be dramatically reduced as well. If you have an interest in peds then go for it!

[@taylorcarby2929]

Is a radiology tech only taking the pictures and not reading the slides right? And can you also run mri and ct scans as a radiology tech?

[@pughugs76]

Yes A radiologic technologist only takes the images. A radiologist reads the images. More often than not you need to be certified in those modalities and pass the CT and MRI boards in order to practice them. My program offers a one year extension to the radiography associates degree program to get a bachelors in medical imaging technology with a concentration in CT, MRI, sonography, etc.

[@SydneyPipp]

Pug hugs hit the nail on the head. Some hospitals do offer cross training for CT so you can go straight into doing CT scans as a rad tech but they often require you to pass your boards within 12 months of hire.

[@MATHEW94061]

She is pretty

[@hussaingrewal7458]

I am a radiology technologist how can i apply in Australia guide me

[@poppinprincedyt5106]

Isn't it very hard to do ches AP of 1 r or half year chil

[@SydneyPipp]

18 months through about 2 1/2 is the most challenging age to perform X-rays on.

[@paulhetherington3854]

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[@anabelmeraz7997]

How do u become a pediatric x-ray tech? Do u work at a pediatric clinic?

[@SydneyPipp]

I work at a pediatric hospital. Some areas don’t have specific pediatric facilities and therefore hospitals in those locations care for all ages.

[@paulhetherington3854]

How do, magnets find, any bones?

[@SydneyPipp]

X-ray is not a magnet like MRI. X-ray uses radiation to expose a patient and the remaining beam hits an image receptor that converts it into a digital image.

[@m.hammadashraf899]

In which country you are working?

[@mercedes5425]

To do this do you start off in sonography or radiography?

[@SydneyPipp]

Becoming an X-ray tech typically requires an associates degree in radiologic technology. The sonography (ultrasound) program/career is completely separate. There used to be bridge programs to go into ultrasound after finishing x-ray school but they aren’t common anymore.

[@mercedes5425]

@@SydneyPipp hmm ok thank you for the clarification! This will help with my decision making.

[@smelldatt8397]

What school would I go to for this?

[@SydneyPipp]

Look for colleges with programs in radiologic technology.

[@Pullchaadi]

Any vacancy available

[@SydneyPipp]

Pediatrics is a little more challenging to get into but there are opportunities out there!

[@Pullchaadi]

@@SydneyPipp I’m from Kerala

[@TravelGuy9834]

What are your hours like?

[@SydneyPipp]

This particular hospital has 8 hour shifts split into first, second and third shifts. An example of the hours are: first shift 7a-3:30p, second 3p-11:30a, third 11p-7:30a. However, at adult hospitals there are 12 hour shifts available so the schedule is very versatile to meet your needs.

[@TravelGuy9834]

@@SydneyPipp Thank you, I prefer adult hospitals. I'm not really a kid person. To be honest, I don't have any kids of my own and am glad I don't.

[@mgntstr]

is the door running on windows95? That loading screen is too darn long when clocking in and out! Atrocious!!!

[@SydneyPipp]

Hahaha seriously! They have updated it since this was recorded.

[@mgntstr]

thank you for the video it was really informative, all the angles patients might not be able to perform due to injury...@@SydneyPipp

[@prodical793]

To my 2 subscribers 😂😂😂😂

[@SydneyPipp]

One was my mom at that point, not going to lie. Hahaha!

[@user-di6jd8ll5b]

can I talk with you. plz plz plz .I'm a student in diploma radiology .plz can I talk with you

[@mdreyad7941]

Can your Facebook ID be given?I would take some advice.

[@thidungnguyen3220]

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