So, you wish to become a Radiologic Technologist (RT). Good for you! An RT career choice represents a culmination of individual growth and historical advancement within technology, science, and healthcare. Radiologic Technologists, also known as Radiographers, play a crucial role in conducting diagnostic imaging procedures.  The popularity of the profession is only trending upward. As […]

Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the WHO through a government […]

  “Having a budget, for many, has a straitjacket connotation,” says financial expert Dave Ramsey. However, he says, “This is the wrong way to view a budget or any cash flow plan. Having a budget doesn’t mean you can’t order a pizza when you want one. It just means that you have a plan for […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What Are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]

What do top Phoenix trails have in common with the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) degree? The range of short answers includes the following: Nature adventures and the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) course can be challenging—yet rewarding.  Academic programs and hiking may require training and planning.  Some […]

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, lies along the Salt River in the “Salt River Valley,” a.k.a. “Valley of the Sun.” It’s said by some to resemble Los Angeles in culture.1 A red-earthen desert floor, “forests of cacti,” rich sunsets, and wildflowers sit against a backdrop of metropolitan shopping areas. Meanwhile, it’s home to southeastern food […]

After completing an X-ray program in California and passing the required exams, credential holders have many job opportunities at their fingertips. The need for trained X-ray technologists remains strong, and a good X-ray program is a way to prepare for these career professionals’ crucial responsibilities. Those who have what it takes to finish an accredited X-ray program […]

If you’re thinking about starting an X-ray program to become a professional radiologic technologist, you should know four professional radiologic practice areas. After completing an X-ray program and certification and registration, radiographers can begin a career using diagnostic imaging equipment. They may then use these to produce images of tissue, organs, bones, and other internal […]

“Which is the best state for an X-ray Technician to work?” is a question worth answering. Some have done the research and crunched the numbers. How, then, does your state rate? Factoring in the hourly rate of pay against regional living costs, author Ron Jones, EdD, RT (R,CT) ARRT, provided rankings for each U.S. state. […]

What is Radiologic Technology? Radiologic Technologists are trained to take medical images for diagnosis and early detection of disease or injury. On the whole, Radiologic technology (RT) is a general term applied within allied healthcare for imaging the human body. For the most part, this technology encompasses any one of the following techniques: ● Ionizing Radiation […]

Did you once see yourself as a trained healthcare specialist or envisioned yourself wearing a white lab coat aspiring to help others? Feel like it’s too late in life? Or that your schedule is too hectic to fit in school? Well, don’t give up on that fitted lab coat just yet. Getting into a wellness […]

As the U.S. population ages, the demand for skilled healthcare workers also proportionally increases. For instance, one area where this is especially true is in healthcare imaging.  What is Diagnostic Imaging? Specifically, modern diagnostic imaging allows doctors to look inside the human body. Physicians do this for clues regarding early disease detection and injury diagnoses. For […]