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Radiologic Technologist Mock Interview

Question 15 of 30 for our Radiologic Technologist Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 30

What is the basic difference from an MRI and a CT scan?

"CT scans use X-rays and MRI scans use powerful magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures."

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How to Answer: What is the basic difference from an MRI and a CT scan?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Radiologic Technologist job interview.

  • 15. What is the basic difference from an MRI and a CT scan?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is asking you this question to question your knowledge in the career field. As a Radiologic Technologist, you learned early in your training the difference between the scans. Be confident in your answer and feel free to add how many years of experience you have in both areas.

      Written by Ryan Brown on December 20th, 2020

      1st Answer Example

      "CT scans use X-rays and MRI scans use powerful magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures."

      Written by Ryan Brown on December 20th, 2020

      2nd Answer Example

      "CT scans use X-rays and MRI scans use powerful magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses. I've been performing CT scans for 4 years and assisting with MRI's for 2."

      Written by Heather Douglass

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      Anonymous Answer

      "CT uses X-rays, while MRI uses magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses to produce images of organs, soft tissues, bone, or internal body structures."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Very clearly stated! The easier you can explain these concepts, the better you understand them. You explain the differences simply and very well.

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