r/MRI

looking to move out of Texas. Which state has a good MRI job market and good outdoor activities such as hiking?

MRI Techs: Have you ever scanned an MRV of the leg before? I have never seen one. I have performed an MRA run off the legs, but I believe it’s different from an MRV. GE application specialist just built the protocol, which was made under a GE scanner utilizing TRICKS for the contrast injection.

I would greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks!

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Custom made out of over 2000 basic shapes!!! I made this a month or so ago. What are your thoughts?

hello, i am starting my rad tech schooling. i was wondering if anyone had any insight of how realistic it is to be cross trained in MRI in the atl area (or ga as a whole) i would like this to be my main modality and to be cross trained and then get my certification. or do you think i should do an online mri course ?

I am currently an X-ray tech in the military and also work on the side as a tech in the civilian sector. I'm looking into opportunities to cross-train and was wondering if I should learn CT first, then MRI. Does this method make learning MRI easier, or does it not matter?

For those who only had MRI (tech) education, what did you do to get to the point that you are now?

I am getting a bit nervous of pursuing a specific, and limited education in Imaging. The school providing the MRI program, and another school are the 2 local schools with radiology programs. 20-30 total graduates every year. 97-100% job placement for imaging programs. To me, that's a lot of people competing for a job when I am finished with my 3-year education.

I am uncertain whatever the time to wait for a job, and the paychecks will be worth the cost of pursuing MRI education. Could you all share your experiences? It would help greatly hearing about someone who has been in my place.

Location: Midwest USA, $60k degree. 3 years

Change degree to Medicial Imaging to include cardiac radiology, non-cardiac radiology, CT, or sonography WITH the MRI for 2 more years, $60k more

Like stated in the title, I applied to and was accepted into the MRI program at the college I attend! I’m super excited but ran into a snag when reviewing the MRI safety screening. When I was 4(in 2005) I had a PDA repaired via a catheterization with a coil occlusion & they’re having me request my medical records to see about the make/model/manufacturer of the coil. What are the chances it’s unsafe and I won’t be able to participate in the program? I’d be devastated.

Used to wearing a watch and have found myself looking at my wrist out of habit at work anyone know any Mr safe watches

Are the open MRIs much better? I was supposed to have an MRI of my brain today and I considered myself slightly claustrophobic but …

They put this contraption over my head that already makes me feel claustrophobic and then when they put me in that tube I had a full on panic attack. I calmed down. I tried to do it again but absolutely not, Before the tech even left the room I told him to get me out of there.
Are the open MRIs that much better? My doctor is going to get me a referral for that also for some anti-anxiety medication but that stuff has never worked for me.
I don’t know what to do. I was really embarrassed and I’m also very disappointed in myself. I need to get these tests done, but I couldn’t even last 30 seconds in there.

Hi,

I am in MRI program that’s online. I have to come my own clinical site. I am looking for clinical site in San Diego, I’m having trouble finding clinical site. is there any recommendation?

Does anyone have insight about which of these paths is more employable? I've read that doing ARRT gives a better breadth of knowledge that is valuable, but also that ARMRIT is very employable and potentially much faster. I am also curious if people have experience with TeslaMR and their program, or have heard anything. I have an MS in neuroimaging and informatics, but don't really enjoy academia. I do enjoy MRI, especially brain MRI, so was thinking maybe MRI tech would be a good path to go down that could keep me research adjacent. Any information anyone can share would be appreciated.

P.S. this is my first reddit post.

Anyone from Austin TX could weigh in on Job market and pay?

I read that there are a lot of hospitals and clinics in the area. I read that there are a lot if shifts available in both hospitals and clinics. But in my experience reddit is the best place to ask for real values.

If you are from the area, could you tell me what so you think about it? MRI, ARRT, 10+ years experience. Looking for a clinic job. How much would they pay? What does the workload look like ie how many pts a day?

Thank you.

I very recently completed my post primary program for MRI and will be taking board tests soon. I've simultaneously been cross training in MRI at the hospital I work at. My next endeavor is getting into functional MRI as I am very interested in the research side of imaging. I have an associates degree in math and science and I'm working toward a bachelors degree although I haven't solidified my major yet. I've thought about biochemical engineering or neuroscience. I want to know if anyone has experience with functional MRI, how did you get the opportunity, how do you like the job, what level of education do you have/did you need to enter this type of work? Any other information you can give is helpful too. Thank you!