What are some cons about working as an X-Ray or Imaging Tech?

Question

I have no doubt that it would be neat to be an imaging tech and I have no doubt that I can learn the trade and appreciate the work. However, every job has day to day annoyances. What could I expect in this field?

Answer 1

I am a radiologist and here are some of the annoyances of being an X-ray tech:

A lot of X-rays and other exams get done late at night and on weekends.  You will be expected to work a lot of odd hours.

Sick people are often not very friendly.  They can scream and yell at you, and you have to smile and be nice to them anyhow.

A lot of us doctors are very demanding and/or obnoxious.  We can be hard to deal with.

If I give a patient a barium e***a and they can't hold it and c**p all over the table, I can walk out of the room.  Guess who gets to clean it up?