| So you've graduated from a certification program | | | | actually do need someone, you'll be one of the |
| and you're now a full-fledged radiologist technician. | | | | first to know. |
| Congratulations! Now get ready for the question | | | | Radiology job search method two: The Internet |
| you'll get asked a lot: What's your next step? | | | | It might come as a surprise, but the Internet is a |
| Logically, of course, the next step is to find a job | | | | fantastic resource for medical jobs. Other listings |
| in your chosen field. There are numerous ways to | | | | come and go, but radiology jobs online tend to be |
| go about a radiology job search, and some are | | | | updated constantly... and there are literally |
| more successful than others. If you've already | | | | thousands. Choose a job-hunting website, or go it |
| got a lead on a job, your best bet is to pursue | | | | alone by typing your position and city and state |
| that first- personal connections are a great way | | | | into a search engine. Chances are good you'll find |
| to get hired for the first time in the medical | | | | out pretty quickly who is hiring in your area and |
| industry. | | | | whether or not you're qualified for the job. |
| But if you're just starting out and you haven't got | | | | Radiology job search method three: School |
| a clue where to turn, this information should help. | | | | If you've graduated with a radiology certification, |
| Below are three major ways many new | | | | the school or hospital that trained you is almost |
| radiologist technicians find a job. Good luck on | | | | certain to be able to help with job leads. If they |
| your radiology job search! | | | | offer a standard job placement assistance |
| Radiology job search method one: Network | | | | program, by all means take advantage of it. Many |
| You might not have a one-on-one connection with | | | | hospitals and clinics have arrangements with |
| the medical field, but you may know someone | | | | schools and are willing to hire new graduates |
| who can help you... and you may not even realize | | | | immediately. |
| it. If you're shooting for a job at your local | | | | If your school doesn't have a job placement |
| hospital, think about relatives, friends, and | | | | program, that doesn't mean they won't be able to |
| neighbors that you would be willing to turn to for | | | | help with your job search. Speak to teachers, |
| help. Chances are fairly good at least one person | | | | counselors, and even former graduates about |
| in your immediate circle has a connection to the | | | | what might be available in your area. They should |
| facility. | | | | be more than happy to assist you. |
| Even if you don't use this person directly, it can | | | | The fact is, the medical industry needs more |
| help immensely to know someone "on the inside." | | | | radiology technicians than ever before. Now is a |
| Try to connect with someone at the hospital or | | | | fantastic time to be entering the field, and you |
| clinic that can tell you whether or not they're | | | | shouldn't have a shortage of available jobs. Doing |
| hiring and what they're looking for. If necessary, | | | | your radiology job search is simply a matter of |
| pick up the phone, call the facility where you wish | | | | knowing where to look. |
| to work, and ask to speak to someone in the | | | | If you put a little effort into your search, you |
| Human Resources department. Try your best to | | | | should have multiple jobs to choose from, and |
| strike up a conversation and ensure you'll be | | | | then you'll be sitting in the best position possible. |
| remembered. If they're not hiring now, your goal | | | | Choose the one that suits you best. And |
| is to have a foot in the door so that when they | | | | welcome to your new career! |