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