Before your career begins, you’ll need the valuable hands-on experience at a at a local medical office, imaging center, or clinic that only an externship can provide. During this one-of-a-kind time, you will utilize the knowledge and demonstrate skills learned in the classroom and laboratory, and also learn the on-the-job expertise as a working clinical X-ray technologist. This mastery includes:
• Positioning X-ray equipment and adjusting controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance
• Performing routine diagnostic testing, administering medication, performing venipuncture and EKG
• Explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation
In addition to the real-world radiology skills you’ll learn at your externship, the CCI Training Center will help you out with concrete job-hunting skills, like interviewing skills, resume assistance and networking!
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