I Quit My Job as a CT Technologist: Now What?

After spending two years in the "adult world" as a CT tech I am ready to shift my focus. I still work in pediatrics as an x-ray tech though which is much more fun and we have stickers.

[@ALLara]

I agree with you 100% about working in the medical field. Especially a hospital. As I'm a Respiratory therapist. Life is short and tomorrow is not promised. Family first for me. Tfs

[@AbuIbrahim84]

100% amazing mum, you did the best decision,

[@SydneyPipp]

It was an easy decision! Thank you so much.

[@lauraann7027]

Glad you made the right decision regarding your family and mental health.

[@charlie77577]

Good luck for your career

[@mitra102491]

I also work in peds X-ray!!! Just such a different level fulfillment and joy you get out of working with the kiddos! l

[@jslack8973]

“And we have stickers” 😂😂😂😂 GIRL !!!!

[@gabegutierrez21]

Wish you the best in your career/ family goals! Would you recommend rad tech or nursing?

[@SydneyPipp]

Thank you! Rad tech all the way but that’s my personality. I enjoy my role with patients and the limited contact I have with bodily fluids.

[@user-oz8ph4bs3m]

famiy comes first, and everything else will fit in the place

[@Iamukh]

Please make video on it , how Student from Pakistan came america in Allied health science, IN USA

[@kennyjensen1618]

I can understand that im massive like 6’2 249 lbs I can only imagine. But what were the steps to being a CT tech ?

[@SydneyPipp]

I would dread moving you for sure! Haha. Two years of college in radiologic technology then you can either cross train into CT or there are courses you can take to earn a certificate which takes about 10 weeks. It is common for hospitals to require that you become registered within a year of being hired as a CT tech. That just requires you to submit a certain number of exams, take an online course at your own pace and pass an additional test.

[@-ahmedsayed8344]

Hello ! I'm ahmed , Egyptian radiology technologist Can i contact you to ask you some questions ,please ?

[@SydneyPipp]

Hi Ahmed! The best way to contact me at this time is through the comment section as I do check them frequently. This could also help others if they have similar questions as you.

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Can you pls expand the difference between x ray tech and ct tech I’m not sure if my saying it right but can you explain the difference

[@SydneyPipp]

X-ray is a 2 dimensional image taken with a single exposure (picture). CT is a scan that takes hundreds/thousands of images over the duration of the scan. During a CT, patients lay on a table and go through a “donut” while the tech operates the movements of the table from behind a console. X-ray techs have to position and align the X-ray equipment in a particular position in order to take the patients X-ray. I hope this helped!

[@Iamukh]

Can Student give ARRT EXAM FROM PAKISTAN OR DUBAI

[@OunNa]

Dont you have a sling to help tou lift the patient. I would not work at a facility with no sling lift

[@SydneyPipp]

No, we just have slide boards 😩

[@1981TEDDYB]

2 shifts per month?

[@SydneyPipp]

I worked 12 hour shifts one weekend per month at this PRN (as needed) position. I have a primary job in a pediatric facility performing X-ray examinations. The two jobs meant that my husband and I did not have a weekend off together.. ever.

[@1981TEDDYB]

@@SydneyPipp yeah that’s not good family over work

[@CHARLIEBrownz]

Jesus is the truth God bless you and your family!❤

[@Ram-tv3pl]

Mam Is any opportunities without arrt certificate for foreigners

[@SydneyPipp]

I usually forward this link for international questions: www.arrt.org/pages/earn-arrt-credentials/how-to-apply/international-inquiries You can look into getting a GXMO license which allows you to perform limited exams in radiology without taking the ARRT registry.

[@Ram-tv3pl]

@@SydneyPipp Thank you so much for your comments

[@Ram-tv3pl]

mam what is the minimum experience for radiographer job in america

[@Ram-tv3pl]

@@SydneyPipp which state wants GXMO licence for radiographer.

[@Ram-tv3pl]

@@SydneyPipp I am studying bsc radiography in india .please tell another ways to move to america

[@Pullchaadi]

Any Job vacancy 🥹

[@SydneyPipp]

They claim to have hired someone already but I think the hospital website shows a PRN position available!