MRI Tech Blog & Resources
Interested in becoming an MRI technician? The path to becoming an MRI tech starts with becoming a radiology tech certified by the ARRT. You’ll then need to enroll in ARRT approved educational courses and programs to meet the MRI clinical requirements set by the organization. Here at our blog we try to address some of the many questions career minded individuals have about choosing a MRI tech school and or getting started as a MRI technologist. Being an MRI technologist is rewarding and is considered one of the fastest growing jobs in healthcare. MRI technologists make approximately $73,000 annually based on statistics from 2017. The hourly wage is somewhere between $27.62 and $42.10, not to mention possible overtime and being on-call.
At Pulse Radiology, we offer online MRI certification courses that are approved by the ARRT. Many current radiologic technologists were able to prepare for and earn MRI certification by using our online MRI courses, question banks, and mock tests.
We also offer MRI and CT clinical training! The ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) requires radiology technologists to complete certain clinical requirements for them to be eligible to take the ARRT registry exams. At Pulse Radiology, you’ll find MRI and CT online and clinical training at affiliate locations to help you full these requirements.
The Impact of CE Credits for ARRT on Your Career
All radiology techs need to complete CE credits for ARRT. The number of credits needed is 24 every 2 year cycle. The way many radiology techs see this obligation is that the only benefit to it is not getting your license suspended. The truth is that CE credits for ARRT can be very beneficial for your career if done right. You and the person sitting next to you at a lecture might be [...]
Problems with CE Credits for ARRT
Radiology techs have two main problems with CE credits for ARRT. The first is that they don’t know how to acquire them. This is particularly true for fresh radiology techs who only recently got accredited. The second major issue is keeping track of and managing these credits. Your goal for CE credits for ARRT should be to get 24 credits every 2 years. That’s the requirement from the ARRT and all radiology techs [...]
What You Need to Know About MRI Programs and Training
The healthcare sector is quite an amazing sector to be a part of. The salaries are, for the most part, good, and your job security is quite stable. In fact, if you are the hard-working sort, you could be eligible for very high-paying jobs which will help you earn a stable spot in local communities. Enrolling in MRI programs can take change your career. However, the path itself is not easy. The healthcare [...]
Online CE Credits for ARRT vs In-Person Credits
As you might already know by now, you can get CE credits for ARRT online or by attending seminars or lectures in-person. ARRT requires you to submit 24 credits every 2 years. Where you get these credits is up to you. You can get all 24 from online courses, or you can do a little of both. It’s all up to you. Certain criteria have to be met for something to qualify as [...]
What You’ll Learn After Completing MRI Programs
So you have completed your MRI programs and now are eagerly waiting for your first assignments as an MRI technologist? Get ready for a lot of shocks! A lot of fresh MRI technologists think that it’s their job to simply operate the MRI scanner and wait for the result, but the reality they are about to step into is way much more than that. To be an efficient MRI technologist, you will have [...]
MRI Programs Offer Career Prospects for MRI Technologists
It’s important to think about the career prospect of a potential job you are going to take before making your final decision, as the wrong one can set you off course for about a few years. The same applies to an MRI technologist career. Before you take on MRI programs, it is a good idea to take some time to contemplate on the career prospects of your future as an MRI technologist. Take [...]
CE Credits for ARRT: What you must know
In almost every medical field, learning is a constant process, as new medical knowledge is being discovered every day, and you will have to take in these new pieces of information in order to update your medical processes constantly. That is why every radiologist needs CE credits for ARRT. For some, these credits might look like a huge nuisance. After all, no one wants to take classes or training when they have spent [...]
Qualities and Skills that Go Well with MRI Programs
Every MRI technologist out there has to take MRI programs and training courses, as well as passing standardized ARRT tests before they can become a qualified MRI technologist. However, evidently, not every MRI technologist is the same as another, as there are technologists who excel in what they do and there are those who have a hard time adjusting to their work. The key lies in the different skills and qualities that each [...]
MRI Programs: What Can You Do with your MRI Certificate?
It is not quite easy to become a certified MRI technologist. Before you can even start practicing your work, you will need to take many MRI programs and pass rigorous tests to earn your MRI certification. Understandably, this is a very costly investment both in terms of time and money. So, it is quite a good idea to look at what you can do and what you will gain if you do follow [...]