Episode 5

The Danger of Metal in the MRI Room: Essential Safety Tips Unveiled

Published on: 14th March, 2024

Welcome to A Couple of Rad Techs podcast! In this episode, our host, Chaundria Singleton, a veteran Radiologic Technologist with over 21 years of experience, delves into the crucial topic of MRI safety. Chaundria provides an inside look at the extensive list of items prohibited from entering the highly magnetized MRI suites and the potential dangers they pose. Drawing from her wealth of experience, she shares real-life anecdotes and emphasizes the importance of thorough patient communication and disclosure, shedding light on the need to be vigilant about implanted medical devices, prosthetic legs, and metal fragments in the body. This episode offers a deep dive into the world of MRI safety and highlights the vital role of radiologic technologists in ensuring the well-being of patients undergoing MRI scans. Tune in for an insightful and informative discussion on this essential aspect of radiology.

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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.

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About your host

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?

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