Episode 15

5 Career Tips for Aspiring MRI Technologists

Published on: 27th September, 2024

Welcome to another insightful episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, hosted by the experienced medical imaging professional, **Chaundria Singleton**. With over 22 years in the field, Chaundria is here to share essential tips and tricks to help you elevate your career as an MRI Technologist.

Episode Highlights:

1. Focus on Education and Certification:

- Importance of obtaining a solid education in radiologic technology.

- Options for degrees and certifications: ARRT and ARMRIT.

- Choosing the right educational pathway to keep future career options open.

2. Develop Technical Skills:

- Mastering complex MRI equipment and software.

- Anatomy knowledge and troubleshooting technical issues.

- Chaundria's personal experiences with different MRI machines and their intricacies.

3. Patient Communication is Key:

- Techniques for easing patient anxiety and improving their MRI experience.

- Offering eye covers, earplugs, and music to enhance patient comfort.

- Building a system to ensure effective communication with every patient.

4. Stay Organized and Detail-Oriented:

- Importance of creating an MRI-safe environment.

- Systematized patient handling to avoid safety hazards.

- Maintaining a tidy and organized workplace to help patients feel at ease.

5. Network and Stay Current in Your Field:

- Benefits of professional networking within the medical imaging community.

- Joining organizations like the ASRT to stay updated on industry advancements.

- Attending conferences and taking part in continuing education opportunities.

Why Listen:

- Expert Insights: Learn from Chaundria Singleton who has over two decades of experience in radiology.

- Practical Tips: Get actionable advice to enhance your career as an MRI technologist.

- Personal Stories: Hear firsthand experiences and stories that provide a real-world perspective on the profession.

Resources Mentioned:

- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

- American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)


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By following these 5 career tips, you’ll be well on your way to a fulfilling career in medical imaging, particularly as an MRI Technologist. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts or share your experiences in the comments or on our social media platforms. Thanks for listening!


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About the Podcast

A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast
Career growth, stories, and motivation for radiology and medical imaging professionals.
Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast — the show that proves medical imaging isn’t just a “side hustle” of healthcare. It’s a career, a calling, and a community.

If you’re a radiology technologist, MRI or CT specialist, nuclear medicine tech, student in medical imaging, or a healthcare professional who wants to better understand what happens behind the scanner, you’re in the right place.

Too often, the radiology field gets overlooked or misunderstood. People think technologists just “push buttons” or stand in the shadows of doctors. But anyone who’s been in the profession knows it’s so much more than that. From patient safety and advanced imaging skills to navigating burnout, career pivots, and real human connection — this field requires heart, intelligence, and resilience.

That’s exactly what this podcast is about.

Hosted by Chaundria Singleton, a multi-modality technologist (MRI, CT, X-ray) with over 20 years in the field, former college MRI instructor, and top 5% podcaster, A Couple of Rad Techs gives you the motivation, resources, and perspective you need to thrive in this career and beyond.

Each week you’ll hear:
*Career growth strategies to help you move beyond burnout and into your next opportunity.
*Stories from the imaging room that show what technologists really do behind the scenes.
*Motivational episodes that remind you why this career matters and how to keep going even on tough days.
*Industry insights and guest experts who share the latest in imaging, education, and healthcare culture.

Whether you’re just starting your journey as a student, pivoting into a new modality, or a seasoned technologist looking for inspiration, you’ll find a mix of honesty, encouragement, and actionable advice here.

This isn’t a podcast about the science of radiology — it’s about the people. The real lives of technologists. The challenges, the triumphs, the laughter, and the lessons that rarely make it into textbooks or training manuals.

By listening, you’ll:
* Feel more connected to a community that understands your world.
* Gain confidence in your career path and next steps.
* Get practical tools to handle burnout, stress, and workplace challenges.
* Discover opportunities you didn’t even know existed in medical imaging.
* Be reminded that what you do every day in healthcare truly matters.

So, if you’ve ever felt unseen in your profession, if you’ve ever wondered what’s next in your career, or if you simply want to hear real conversations from people who get it — hit play.

Because in this podcast, we don’t just talk about radiology. We talk about the life, the growth, and the human side of being a radiology professional.

Subscribe today and join thousands of technologists, students, and healthcare pros who are finding motivation, career insight, and community every week on A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast.

About your host

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Chaundria Singleton RT(R)(MR)(CT)

As a Medical Imaging professional for over 20 years, I love sharing how relatable radiology is! I am a registered radiologic technologist with certifications in CT and MRI, a former MRI college instructor, radiology staffing owner and consultant, a children's book author, and a public speaker. This podcast is for the radiology and medical imaging profession!

I talk about career tips, yes, we talk money and salary too! How to become a rad tech, and how do you deal with feeling unseen and undervalued?

Thanks for watching and listening!