WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE GOING TO X-RAY SCHOOL 🩻

[@aquao5372]

That’s actually so cool true learning! Getting to go to clinical and classes

[@12soulreaver]

Just throwing this out there, what she is talking about is in a hospital setting. If you work at an outpatient facility you don't have to deal with what she said.

[@TejRecordz]

i did my shadowing at sutter health small setting, it was pretty awesome

[@yellyukulelly7334]

Good to know😊

[@desiraebauer6934]

@@HappyCrackersyeah most clinicals are in hospital but it would only last a year or two:)

[@rachelkinder1956]

Thank you for that information. And she is going to school to be an X-ray tech?

[@mikewolf7145]

She already had an edge being a waitress. The key to a program like this is when you don't understand something you ask what you don't understand or to have clarified.

[@josephblackmore6603]

if youre an emotional person dont worry too much, the fact you really care for people will make you better at your job alot of the time

[@ben_chao]

Make sure the lateral sides of the breasts have lead coverage because a lot of lead vests are loose on the sides and have a lot of axilla exposure which increases breast cancer risk.

[@333funkymunky]

Im just starting my rad pre reqs and watching vids to see what im in for. Whats the best way to do this?

[@sidology1.0]

​@333funkymunky make sure you have a lead vest that fits snug to prevent this. A lot of them fit me loose and I just search for a smaller one

[@jezreel1956]

The content i was looking for. thanks for not doing all that shopping and what yall do on yall day off and calling it "day in the life bs"

[@yellyukulelly7334]

😂😂😂 I know what ya mean, even though I don't mind watching the morning routine, like brewing coffee ☕, eating breakfast, driving to work....lol

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

Lmaoooooo

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

And they all shop at Target and get iced coffee😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sanyuthee]

Girl thank you because this is exactly what I needed to know cuz the work life balance dynamic isn’t really spoken about in the few videos available I think I’ll just save up and go all in without worrying about lot about making extra money

[@luisyerena4700]

Hats off to you, I really want to get into my nearest program but they only accept a 60 student class every 2 years. They just accepted their most recent class this march lol. I’m gonna rack up my savings and I hope In 2 years I get accepted and have a nice enough savings to take time off work and focus primarily on studying

[@VictoriaGarcia-vz5ji]

lolll nearest programs near me accept only 12-14 😭😭

[@cassiealex3210]

My area does 24-30 150-250 applicants a year

[@eros8385]

Another profession to consider with high pay off is becoming a dental hygienist. Right now it is an associate degree and hygienists in my area charge can charge 70 / hr. It is a grind, and physically demanding but it’s an in demand job and your boss usually will do anything to keep you. A usual work week is M-Thurs and a lot of hygienists I know will do 3 days a week and still have extra cash to travel often or live fulfilling lives.

[@miguelfernandes5628]

Thank you for this video with a lot of info. I just finished my Associate in Arts and now considering Radiology school or Spanish literature. Your pile of index cards reminded me of my last Geography class of 8 weeks and it was intense, draining and left me like a zombie lol. So the thing for me is either help people and make good income, or follow my creativity and learn literature. I already work in a major hospital and see everything on my ER shifts, but never deal with patients since Im in the cleaning dept. It takes a seasoned person to handle working at a hospital and again your video gave me a greater insight on the program Im considering.

[@babyfacemichael1]

what i tell my students about theatre radiography Michael `s theatre II Tips 1. Take all the keys to every machine just in case yours stops working 2. Let the surgeon decide where the II comes from , where the Monitor should go, don’t assume 3. If the body part is over the steel table base, or the metal table edge, or gaps in the foam table are in the way then -solution- Move the patient. 4. Beware sandbags , can be put under hips/ chest by inexperienced theatre staff 5. Set a manual kv for extremities -so that even if you come in and are centred in the wrong place , the image will be correctly exposed. Otherwise if your going in and out, over the body part, even slight miss centering, will result in a black/ underexposed image, because it will give a fresh air exposure eg 44kv ( which would not get through a finger). Generally hand 52kv, ankle 57kv, knee/ shoulder 62k , then tweek it. I once I had a student who never centred bang in the middle once, for an ankle op . The surgeon didn`t notice. The foam table makes 2 kv difference. Some machines require the first exposure to be on the AED. 6. The ii has an obese button, which is the maximum mA output, find out where this is. If this doesn’t work and the image is black - still under exposed , the only thing you can do is try and use the Monitor brightness/contrast - this may well not work ! there`s nothing you can do !! with this machine. 7. Save all the images- make this a habit- you don’t know which operation turns out wrong, even though it seems ok at the time 8. If your doing AP and Lateral, every time you go to the other position , swap the image over on the monitors. So you always keep an AP on one side, and a Lateral on the other. This takes concentration. 9. The worst problem is obesity with osteoporosis. Obesity means the II will use a high KV eg 110kv ,so LOW contrast. The bones will be very hard to see, because they don’t have any bone in them ! If the surgeon is moaning explain this LOL I had the same problem with AP hip on a young man- biggest muscular thigh in England. 10. Expect the first image to be wrong, wrong place , wrong orientation. Move the wheels in the direction you want to go, either towards head/ foot or in/out , make it easy for yourself , move in each direction in turn, and you will get where you want to be. Small movement`s to keep control. 11. Don’t let the surgeons use the flat II surface to apply a wet Plaster of Paris, unless you cover it first with a plastic bag, or water will get into it and it will go bang ! 12. For hips / DHS cover the tube ( under the table/ hip) with a plastic bag ,so blood doesn’t get into it. 13. You can get a lateral of the humerus, femur with the patient flat ( both legs down) on the table if you come in sideways, from the opposite side, and angle 70 degrees. and the body part ( shoulder/ hip/ femur) is right over the edge of the table ( so the metal table sides are not in the way) 14. If you leave the theatre for a break ( very long case) always tell someone whose sterile ( surgeon/ scrub nurse) where you will be, just in case they suddenly need you back. 15. Only ask the surgeon a question when hes not doing something dangerous e.g. with a drill. 16. At the end of the operation get a clear answer you are finished BEFORE you remove the sterile xray cover.

[@phoneyaccount]

16. Keyword I wake up for is "wash"

[@ukulelefreak4586]

Fellow rad tech student here (for about 4 months now). This is an amazing and informative video!!! But I will say, each college is different. My program is not as time consuming and they do not give us this much information for one test. I have 3 classes for only 2 days, and clinicals for 2 days as well. Don't get me wrong, it is still a time consuming program, but don't be intimidated. You can find a way to work around your school life. Just look into what your college program schedule looks like. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't be afraid to join this line of work!! I'm loving it so far and it is very rewarding. Keep up the good work kayla and don't stop making these videos! ❤

[@novasubliminals111]

Being in the medical field is emotionally draining because you’re working with people that need help that mirror what you know - feel, but it makes it so rewarding when you actually help the patients problem

[@lalter1988]

Digital has definately made it easier for XRay techs. I was still using plain film when i started 15 years ago as a tech

[@jessicacee4596]

Thank you so much for this video. You literally addressed all of the concerns I had about this new field I'm about to embark on. Great video!

[@CharlesDriscoll-d4f]

Thanks for sharing! I’m very emotional when it comes to injuries and sick people. I’m not sure if this job is for me, but I like helping people

[@kathryn360]

This was super helpful and has made me excited to learn more!

[@kevtlee08]

Currently going to school and working full time. Been thinking about becoming a rad tech.but not sure how I would be able to pull this off with my work schedule.

[@Mrs.Countryman6666]

Sounds like an excuse. If theres a conflict of time look for another job.

[@digitalb4th444]

@@Mrs.Countryman6666You make it sound so easy.. 😐

[@afrinaut3094]

@@Mrs.Countryman6666ignorant! the job market is terrible. You can’t make people hire you….. Finding a job isn’t reasonable anymore.

[@viccy441]

How's it going? 😊

[@jessicatredway3760]

this is one of my hesitations as well, I will probably end up with a crappy working-every-weekend schedule but that will only work for me because my job does 12 hr shifts and I live with someone who can help pick up my slack on bills and such but...a real struggle for anyone living independently and thinking about going back to school. Not just an excuse but genuine I-don't-want-to-be-homeless worry.

[@charlesmosley5691]

It Is called life! Hard work yields great results .

[@TiaBryce]

Facts!

[@raspberrydva9298]

Wow bless your soul. Very interested in this. Hope you finished your program! The labor of your love will reward you soon enough!

[@reemamed9475]

Ok, thank you. I have just changed my mind. I'm not studying all of this.

[@lincolnloggedon]

Lol

[@Tuskbumper]

She just about convinced me I'm not meant to do it either. Gonna do more research though

[@krose9941]

Lmao😂

[@slicedsandwhich3051]

LOL

[@Mommioftwo]

Video just helped me soooo much girl !! I’m late to the party but I am attempting to go from medical assistance to rad tech and before looking at it from the outside I knew it was a dedication but not that intense !! On top of me having two children to care for wow ! Its hard to work and have time let alone soooo much ! Now I’m not getting discouraged 😢😮 but I definitely need to figure things out before officially signing up for the program ! As you say timing 💗 great video

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

You’ll get there stay focus many blessing to u

[@aquao5372]

How do you manage to work an be in a program while paying for an apartment genuinely curious I want to do that but don’t think I’ll have time to work and live on my own 😅

[@ivogotti6487]

Same I’m about to hve to give up my apt to do this 😢

[@kayylaao]

That’s why I suggest serving! You get money everyday instead of every 2 weeks, and it’s quick easy money.

[@viccy441]

@@kayylaaoServing? As in the military?

[@kayylaao]

@@viccy441 serving as in waitressing tables at a restaurant.

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

@@kayylaaoor working the overnight or night shift or two PT jobs😮 Im already considering my options

[@Aliza-z6h]

Hi I would love to know how you studied the material. Personally i am a big pen and paper person so I don't do anything digital on an ipad. However, I end up writing pages and pages of notes for one chapter and I feel like it slows me down. Do you write pages and pages of notes, or only use flash cards, or what's your process from starting a new chapter/unit? Please be as specific as possible lol thank you so much?

[@dulceefrancoo]

I saw somewhere that ppl use whiteboards and write/study on them until they memorize everything

[@jules0325]

thank you so much for sharing your experience thru your videos & shorts 🤍 i’m getting ready to go back to school soon & apply for radtech programs so this was super helpful ☺️

[@AshleySchoeftner]

As somebody who really struggled in high school due to severe mental health. Pls do a tips and tricks for studying!!

[@KalosKitsune]

I wish I would have known you have to go to the operating room. I totally didnt think about that when starting this. Operating room is something I HATE. lol

[@naomiealexandre9026]

Why does everyone hate the OR?

[@nyxcal]

you don’t have to work in a hospital, there are many other places where xray is needed

[@KalosKitsune]

@@nyxcal true but they don’t pay anything. If you wanna make money at least in my state you need to work at a hospital

[@NESSIE347]

I don’t mind seeing blood and gore… I just can’t deal with needles and drawing blood firsthand!

[@raquelvargas487]

same this is why I want to do radiography, I don't mind being around nasty stuff but I dont want to be the one poking people, its very different

[@cwm8565]

@@raquelvargas487well you might have to lol

[@raquelvargas487]

@@cwm8565 true like starting IV and when contrast is required but its different than having to poke several people constantly like nurses do especially things like immunizations which is an aspect of medicine that I personally dont like

[@raquelvargas487]

or drawing blood, or injecting medications that are potentially fatal if a mistake is made- a nurse is exposed to more fluids and can easily kill someone- something a radiographer will not likely ever come across

[@NESSIE347]

@@raquelvargas487 contrast is done with CT AND MRI only, not x rays 😉

[@TejRecordz]

Awesome video just applied to my program nervous but can't wait, any tips????

[@chris-annsmith2621]

This was soo insightful! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Iamdfieldstv]

Lots of information. Thank you for this!

[@TiaBryce]

Seeing it all is fine with me. Doing a nurses job for the same amount of pay and 50 times the work is a no 😅

[@kalitunde]

Very helpful!

[@sondrafreitag662]

Great video my girl!!❤️

[@joyjones2719]

How are you balancing work and school?!?!😦🔥🙌🏾

[@CathyHongLee]

Thank you SWEETY!! It’s very helpful 😊

[@Julie-sn5pq]

I’m about to apply. Pray for me 😅

[@AndrewLewis-ks4pk]

So I was just gonna do mine online and take my test in the testing site. I have a full time job

[@Redactedblack]

What about clinicals?

[@emyleferreira2837]

Where can you find online?

[@dawnyasiahicks9015]

Thank you for this, I was taking interest in this career because I’m in my first semester of nursing school, just wanted a realistic expectation 😔, thank you ❤️.

[@kaila9224]

I want to do this but I’m scared how to do it while working full time. I can’t work part time

[@emyleferreira2837]

Is anyone experiencing a long waiting list? 3years in my school 😢

[@sebastian_goat]

not getting paid for clinicals is just criminal... it really ought to pay at LEAST minimum wage

[@devongonzalez2037]

It’s for financially privileged people only

[@THEDOORIZCLOSED]

I was briefly a dental assistant and this reminds me of us taking x rays in the mouth. I know its definitely different tho

[@blackviper651]

I’m thinking about goin to school for it

[@devongonzalez2037]

How are you living in an apartment while going to school full time? You can’t possibly pay for any bills working Saturday’s and Sundays

[@LisaLisaCJ]

Parents, financial aid maybe

[@kayylaao]

Wrong, not my parents. I made several videos on this. I work 5 days a week on top of school.

[@carterbyers6172]

Loans and credit cards are how many people make it through school, 40k in loans isn't a whole lot when you come out making 70-80k a year

[@CoolidgeTheOwl]

You're a rockstar. Killer ambition 💪 ✨️

[@acwinicker112]

I’ve got my gi bill so I’ve considered going back to school for this. But I’d have to quit my current job for it to work and just do something else part time. Might be worth it once I’ve got some more money saved up.

[@js_guyman]

You showed the flashcards for one test. But how often do you have such a test?

[@scratchingthesurface5589]

Xray program... the hardest thing I've ever accomplished... passing the test to become certified ...wooooo chil' i passed on the 1st try. And yes, ppl... we're more than button pushers. There's a crazy amount of stuff you have to learn about things you'd think you really wouldn't need to know

[@samanthagaboo5610]

Currently a 2nd year rad student, my last 6 months lol I'm considering applying to OG which is how I landed on you. Watched all your tip vids, how many hours a week do you work with your school schedule?

[@RealKevGotEm]

The “only” radiology job that pays extremly well is MRI

[@purpleblue9677]

I hate that they dont have like lecture on yt for radiograph.

[@WaneMove2Slow]

Is there prerequisites u need to take at a college before beginning the course? I’ve been tryna figure out how to approach school

[@Hueofrene]

Which school are u study? Can u please tell me?

[@elanaglova7124]

what about studying tips

[@julianmachado4837]

Awesome ❤

[@irecruitfish7410]

So 2 years of school and you might make 28/hr? Is this range true? Seems like a ton of work when you can work at Amazon for 23/hr. Just confused.

[@eduardobrito3871]

Im having trouble with prerequisites, was wondering what prerequisites you did in order to get into that program

[@nirvanaceja8633]

Same!!

[@comegetmyxlove]

Look at your school/program requirements. My radiology tech program only needs Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 with labs, English Comp 1, and Stats with a 2.7 GPA minimum

[@CosmicBrett]

All programs / states have different pre-reqs. I'd check the college that you want to go to.

[@leeya.g9298]

Have you converted your notes into quizlet 👀??

[@Chelsea.Cristina]

Are you assigned a place for clinicals or you get a any say? What if you only wanted to do out patient

[@krose9941]

They assign you

[@Butteredsausage177]

I already have a hard enough time getting my associates and this is what i wanted to do for a long term job. This sucks, im now reconsidering it. I faint if i get a cut. I cant stand blood and gore. What a let down. Oh and i have pretty bad adhd on top of that so im gonna struggle way more than you do.

[@dulceefrancoo]

It u struggle w all of this ESPECIALLY college wouldn’t it be obvious to not go anywhere near the medical field…

[@Butteredsausage177]

@dulceefrancoo I had no idea how hard xray school was going to be before watching this. But yes I now know that this is not the right job for me. But 34% of people with disabilities in the medical field have adhd. So it is possible.

[@assassin7250]

@@dulceefrancoo but the pay though.. its really good.

[@Alexandriaaaaaaa]

what state are you from? girl I thought x ray would be easier than nursing or ultrasound school

[@AfiOye]

Nope

[@xanxya]

It is easier

[@Julie-sn5pq]

I’m about to apply.

[@Valhallen002]

So it's been a year, do you enjoy it or you do you hate it?

[@josephhernandez9896]

You are very beautiful ❤ wish you good luck in life!!

[@ahliyawaters1392]

Thank you so much for this. This! This is what I need to hear. I really needed these tips because everything you said is soooo relatable. I am currently TRYING to get into the RAD-tech program. May you share what did you do to get into the program?

[@kayylaao]

My biggest tips are to get all of your required pre requisites for your college that you need for the program, and my BIGGEST tip is to get hospital experience. Volunteer at ur local hospital and get them to fill out a form to give to your school.

[@Gandalf17]

what math is required for this program?

[@AshleySchoeftner]

Can you wear earrings and facial piercings during clinicals??

[@kayylaao]

Nope! You can only have one earring in each ear. No facial piercings.

[@lifeoflyn]

How do you find time to work and be in the program

[@Alexandriaaaaaaa]

do you live on your own while in school ? that's what im worried about

[@ally_jayyy]

Me too !

[@dulceefrancoo]

She probably lives with her parents or with roommates somewhere

[@fernandomendoza4667]

Did you only use rad tech book camp for study for the board ? Or did you use other things . Did you study the questions in the learning lessons too ?

[@kayylaao]

I haven’t taken my boards yet but I hear that is good to use!

[@leticiagonzalessoto7216]

What school do you go to?

[@InsightofSamantha]

I hate how you made this video seem so negative. 4 chapters for 1 text is normal

[@Xxaaaassyyyan]

Right😂

[@tobyyang5989]

Is this radiologist or radiology technician?

[@AfiOye]

Rad Tech

[@oliviaah1563]

I’d also like to know this

[@dremonet]

radiologic technologist

[@KingAndy-gc2bw]

⁠@@oliviaah1563Radiologist is a doctor. Radiologic technologist is this. Radiologic technician has to do with fixing equipment.

[@user-gq1if3pl3v]

@@KingAndy-gc2bwless fixing the equipment. They are the ones taking the pictures. Radiologist reads the pictures

[@AshleyGail23]

What do you do for a job during this program?

[@kayylaao]

Waitressing! Short shifts + easy money

[@joewasowicz8445]

So you say you see blood and all that. Do you work with it or is it just seeing it, because I saw if I wanted to go to school for it, I’d have to take a nursing class of some sort?

[@kayylaao]

No. You are working with blood during surgery. As well as modalities you go into you will see blood (nud med, Cath lab, etc) so the schooling you will see blood, but diagnostic x ray typically isn’t invasive.

[@elanaglova7124]

what college ?

[@JuanAlvarezChacon]

Did anyone in here gets taught how to start ivs?

[@androtech185]

Hello i from morocco and i want to be technicien radiologie like you

[@LionWolfTactical]

So you working part time but able to afford to live on your own in an apartment?

[@cfwniyah]

That’s what she said

[@viviangarcia6330]

What happens if u go over exposure?

[@kayylaao]

It depends how much dose you get. Your hospital informs you every month. If you ever get like an excessive amount I’m sure they meet with you and require you to get medical advice. Very rare tho.

[@REINdrops8]

Do you think a certificate is good?

[@user-gq1if3pl3v]

You need minimum associates for XRay. An additional year for specializing in CT, or MR.

[@Blondelin711]

You have to place IVs?

[@cwm8565]

Depends on specialty

[@emilycasas1264]

Time consuming? For what degree? You need associates. Please clarify if you need more schooling. Clinical’s is like residency. I don’t get why it’s time consuming if every medical certification requires volunteer hours. Isn’t it worth it? Technicians depend on the type of test but it’s hard to learn because the terms are broken down.

[@billtabbot7242]

Every word you just said is a no. It’s a no from me and every rad tech

[@jessirome96]

Do you live by yourself or. Have roommates ? Bc How do u afford your rent only working part Time ? 😱

[@sexiibody2751]

3:40

[@KennyJordana]

I hate when KZbinrs like her make videos like this who don't reply to people in the comment section.

[@cfwniyah]

Idk if you watched the video of not but she’s very busy with her schedule 😂

[@Soul33369]

All for nothing I should quit at the beginning. The give you film classes for nothing and we are in the 21 century 😈

[@johsonsevere]

Hello there, before I moved to United States, I worked as radiologic technician in my country. I have more than 15 years experience in the radiology field. I was trained in Hospital and Clinic, I have certificate. now I would like to attend courses to become a licensed R.T in United States. I'd like to have advice from you, what should I do?

[@ustat2003]

Unfortunately, you must attend school in the Radiography program for 2 years (or 18 months) to get an Associate degree and be eligible to take the registry exam through ARRT. You can contact them to clarify your situation by going to the ARRT official site. The cheapest way to get the degree is through community colleges. But they have a waiting list, too. If you work full/part-time, ask about the reimbursement program, when the hospital pays for your school. I had a good place to work during my school years. I was full-time, but I worked only 28 hours a week. My family supported me because being a full-time student with no day off is hard. When you come home, you choose either to study because of tests every day or to go to sleep. No own life. I just passed my registry with 86 points. And all my hard work will pay back. If you like this field, go to school. It is worth it and never too late. By the way, I am 48. Good luck.

[@Veronicaoffidani1]

@@ustat2003that’s encouraging, I’m 37 and making a career change

[@DrakoProud]

Thank god for chat gpt

[@donnellcorbett7077]

Nuclear medicine, 😮

[@donnellcorbett7077]

The turtle suit helps out a lot, nuclear medicine can help you and hurt you too

[@LuShiratori]

Do you need covid vaccine for this job? I wanna choose this career path but don’t wanna be forced to take the shot

[@kayylaao]

I think It depends on your clinical site. Most of the time they appeal it and you don’t need one, but I think it really depends.

[@ustat2003]

In 2021 I need it to get to school. It was mandatory. Check your school first.

[@27ClubOfficial]

This video was the worst

[@melimora460]

Obv;; o CFCVic CD V. Ok ł

[@peopon01]

unpaid clinicals??? mmmm no thanks. im a single mama

[@user-gq1if3pl3v]

It’s like that with nursing as well.

[@charlesmosley5691]

Gen Z’s are not used to working hard.

[@dimitrithomas1105]

yeah working back then was easy, 30 years ago you could buy a house with minimum wage you old ah😹

[@lexisdemise2129]

⁠@@dimitrithomas1105fr they acting like a bag of chips aint 5 dollars nowadays…

[@charlesmosley5691]

@@lexisdemise2129 True, but hard work and education has not changed .

[@taj5805]

@@charlesmosley5691 Uhh yes it has, our education costs way more than it did back then with smaller ROI. People used to be able to afford school AND rent off of part time pay. Companies will expect you to work hard, be loyal and can drop you with no warning.

[@PhoenixLaine]

This was extremely helpful ✨🤌🏾 How do you personally find a work/life balance? I’ve been in a relationship for 5 years and often times with work I find it hard to create and find balance.

[@cul22]

Do you work full or part time?

[@kayylaao]

Part time!