Episode 15

Different Types of Radiology Tech Careers: MRI, CT, X-Ray, and More

Published on: 22nd June, 2023

Different Types of Radiology Tech Careers: MRI, CT, X-Ray, and More

In the latest episode of A Couple of Rad Techs Podcast, our host Chaundria talks about the advantages of specializing in certain areas of radiology to increase your earning potential. Here are the top three key takeaways from the discussion:

1. Hone your skills: Becoming great at a particular specialty in radiology can lead to increased job opportunities in fields like sales or application development. It also provides flexibility and independence in the job market.


2. Financial prosperity: Chaundria emphasizes that gaining specific skills can lead to increased earning potential as a radiologic technologist, but it's important to have multiple options as the market demand changes over time.


3. Importance of having a community: The speaker recommends finding a group of professionals in your field to support and connect with, which can help with passing the registry, taking courses, job interviews, salary negotiations, and more.


Listen to the latest episode for more insights and stay tuned for the next episode, where we will be discussing transparency in pay and ways to improve finances in radiology without going back to school.


Questions Answered in this podcast.

1. How has the speaker's experience as a cardiovascular technologist shaped their views on professional development and financial prosperity in the radiology field?

2. What specific skills and certifications can radiologic technologists pursue to increase their earning potential? 

3. The speaker emphasizes the importance of building a network of professionals in your field to support and connect with. Have you found this to be an effective way to grow your career? 

4. The speaker mentions the challenge of dealing with codes in the hospital. How do radiologic technologists handle emergency situations when the patient is undergoing a medical imaging procedure? 

5. The speaker recommends honing your skills in a particular modality to increase earning potential, but cautions that demand can shift over time. How can radiologic technologists prepare for this unpredictability? 

6. The speaker mentions the role of coding in their job. How important is coding proficiency for radiologic technologists? 

7. The speaker talks about turning down a management position to avoid limiting their expertise to a single area. Do you agree with this perspective on professional growth? 

8. The speaker emphasizes the importance of getting paid fairly for your job. How can radiologic technologists ensure they are being compensated appropriately? 

9. Have you had experience working alone in a medical imaging room? How did you handle concerns around isolation and emergencies? 

10. The speaker invites comments on the topic of financial prosperity in the radiology field. What other strategies or advice would you offer to your fellow radiologic technologists?

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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.

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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!