Has anyone ever went from Med lab to Rad tech or vice versa? If so why? I'm really stuck between choosing a field. I'm currently in MLT school but am considering switching to radiology. Any advice is welcome.
MLT vs RAD tech
TL;DR RAD TECH OR MLT
I’m currently in an MLT program and I’m starting to question if I should stick with it or switch to Radiologic Technology. I’d potentially want to specialize in MRI/CT later.
I’m a single mom with a young child, so being able to stay somewhat local and having a manageable clinical/work schedule are important to me. Pay is also a pretty big factor for me. I want a career where I can make a good income and actually feel financially comfortable long term, not just something that’s stable.
I also have social anxiety, so I’m curious how much patient interaction each career actually involves and what the overall stress level is like.
For anyone who works in MLT/MLS or Rad Tech (especially MRI/CT), what would you choose if you were in my position?
I’d especially like to hear about actual pay, day-to-day work, schedules, stress/burnout, job availability, and whether you feel like the career is worth it.
I’m having a really hard time deciding and would appreciate honest opinions, even if you think I should just stick with MLT.
I’m currently in an MLT program and I’m starting to question if I should stick with it or switch to Radiologic Technology. I’d potentially want to specialize in MRI/CT later.
I’m a single mom with a young child, so being able to stay somewhat local and having a manageable clinical/work schedule are important to me. Pay is also a pretty big factor for me. I want a career where I can make a good income and actually feel financially comfortable long term, not just something that’s stable.
I also have social anxiety, so I’m curious how much patient interaction each career actually involves and what the overall stress level is like.
For anyone who works in MLT/MLS or Rad Tech (especially MRI/CT), what would you choose if you were in my position?
I’d especially like to hear about actual pay, day-to-day work, schedules, stress/burnout, job availability, and whether you feel like the career is worth it.
I’m having a really hard time deciding and would appreciate honest opinions, even if you think I should just stick with MLT.
I’m currently in an MLT program and I’m starting to question if I should stick with it or switch to Radiologic Technology. I’d potentially want to specialize in MRI/CT later.
I’m a single mom with a young child, so being able to stay somewhat local and having a manageable clinical/work schedule are important to me. Pay is also a pretty big factor for me. I want a career where I can make a good income and actually feel financially comfortable long term, not just something that’s stable.
I also have social anxiety, so I’m curious how much patient interaction each career actually involves and what the overall stress level is like.
For anyone who works in MLT/MLS or Rad Tech (especially MRI/CT), what would you choose if you were in my position?
I’d especially like to hear about actual pay, day-to-day work, schedules, stress/burnout, job availability, and whether you feel like the career is worth it.
I’m having a really hard time deciding and would appreciate honest opinions, even if you think I should just stick with MLT.
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I’m currently in an MLT program and I’m starting to question if I should stick with it or switch to Radiologic Technology. I’d potentially want to specialize in MRI/CT later.
I’m a single mom with a young child, so being able to stay somewhat local and having a manageable clinical/work schedule are important to me. Pay is also a pretty big factor for me. I want a career where I can make a good income and actually feel financially comfortable long term, not just something that’s stable.
I also have social anxiety, so I’m curious how much patient interaction each career actually involves and what the overall stress level is like.
For anyone who works in MLT/MLS or Rad Tech (especially MRI/CT), what would you choose if you were in my position?
I’d especially like to hear about actual pay, day-to-day work, schedules, stress/burnout, job availability, and whether you feel like the career is worth it.
I’m having a really hard time deciding and would appreciate honest opinions, even if you think I should just stick with MLT.