Things You'll Need:
- Basic electronics knowledge
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Step 1
What is a Radiology engineer? there are actually many different job titles accepted in this field, but all are essentially the same job such as radiology equipment specialist. At some hospitals the radiology equipment specialists are known as imaging specialists. Others titles used include radiology engineer, radiology specialist, rad tech, radiological engineer, medical imaging specialist, or imaging engineer
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Step 2
What does a Radiology engineer do? They Perform planned preventive maintenance, calibrations where certification may be required, and electrical safety inspections on imaging and related equipment in compliance with established standards.
Perform major repairs by replacing defective components, re-adjust components to manufacturer's specifications using appropriate tools and measuring devices. Constant contact with manufacturer's representatives and equipment operators to resolve equipment related problems.
Provide emergency on-call responsibilities.
Research and initiate orders for repair parts. Conducts and compiles Quality Assurance records and reports necessary for compliance with specifications and policies.
Document all significant asset related actions in compliance with department practices -
Step 3
First you need to determine where you will get your training, there are a few ways to accomplish this, there are 2 schools in Ohio RSTI, and Ditech that specialize in imaging training on equipment like CT, MRI's, ultrasound, Radiography and Fluoroscopy, portable x-ray machines, c-arms and all supporting equipment, there are a few others schools like ECPI, but you should check your local area.
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Step 4
These specialty schools are not cheap so deciding on how to pay would be the next step, some schools accept the G.I. bill, some schools offer financial assistance and some are directly set up with financial institutions like sallie mae, you need to decide which will be best for you and your finances.
