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