How to Answer: How do you stay current in this field?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a XRay Technician job interview.
21. How do you stay current in this field?
How to Answer
Technology changes rapidly, so there is always something new to learn. You will likely be required to continuously enhance your skills throughout your career. Continuing education on new models of machines and the latest research in radiology will help you to stay current. List publications you are reading and courses you are taking to show your thirst for knowledge and desire to stay relevant.
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Entry Level
"Coming new into the field, I already have a great sense of how the job evolves over time from my professors and my internship experience. To help stay on top of changes, I subscribe to the "Radiologic Technology" publication. As well, I look forward to being a lifelong learner in the field by continuing my education as needed."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Answer Example
"Having worked as an X-ray Tech for six years, I've already witnessed the need to stay educated in a continually changing world. I'm fortunate where my current employer has supported continuing education credits and I recently took a course on the challenges to imaging obese patients. This class alone has helped me immensely in becoming a better technician."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Experienced
"Having worked in the field for years, I've personally witnessed many great advancements in both technology and processes to help serve our patients better. As new equipment has been introduced to my employer, I learn as much as I can about the equipment and I'm currently the trainer for new staff on our equipment. As far as other advancements in the field go, I participate in as many continuing education credits as I can and appreciate the fact that I've been able to learn and grow throughout my career. I look forward to continuing this in the future as well."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018