Obtaining a GED (General Education Development) is the first step toward beginning training for a radiology technician job. The GED is an alternative to a diploma which allows you the ability to secure a job and attend post-secondary institutions like a college, university,or technical school. Radiology technicians are responsible for carrying out diagnostic analysis through the use of x-rays.
Instructions
1. Prepare for the GED. There are many methods to prepare for the GED. For example, you can purchase study books from your local bookstore like Barnes & Noble or Borders. Research online resources to prepare you for the GED by taking practice tests on Web sites like my-GED.com. You can also locate community centers and adult literacy groups that offer classes for the GED. You can find GED classes in your area by researching the adult literacy directory at 'literacydirectory.org'.
2. Find a testing center near you when you are ready to take the GED. When you are confident in your preparation for the GED exam, find a testing location. You can find a testing site by going to the American Council on Education's website. From there, you can input your ZIP code to find the locations in your area.
3. Wait several weeks until your scores arrive. It takes time for the testing center to send your test for grading. You should receive your results in the mail with instructions on understand your score.
Begin your Radiology Training
4. Locate schools that offer radiology training. Contact your local community colleges or hospitals to see if they offer radiology programs. Training for a radiology technician job can take approximately one to four years. Two-year programs are the most popular. You will either receive a certificate, Associates degree, or Bachelors degree. The training usually includes an externship at a local hospital or clinic, so you can have hands-on experience.
5. Conduct a search online for schools that offer radiology technician training. There are many online sources that will give you a list of schools in your area that prepare radiology technicians for employment. For example, www.becomingaradiologist.org will give you a list of technical schools in your area based on your ZIP code.
6. Contact local hospitals and radiology clinics in your area to find out if they recommend any schools for radiology technician training. When contacting the hospitals, you can request to either speak to the human resources department or someone in the radiology department.
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