What type of imaging equipment do you have experience working with?

"During my career, I've worked with a wide variety of x-ray, CT and MRI units. When learning a new unit, it's important that I understand all aspects of how the machine functions and how to troubleshoot any issues that may arise. My current organization promoted cross-training on the units in our department and that helped me gain a much better grasp on the different types of units and how they work."

As the need for X-Ray technicians is growing, the educational requirements are changing. It use to be a six-month training, but in 2012 the requirements changed to a three-year associates degree program. Most people receive training on the job to put your education into practice. Even if your experience with the equipment is limited to your training, talk about a few key points: Understanding of how it works, troubleshooting and how to interpret the images. Show your confidence and your willingness to learn.

"At my current organization, I have worked on a standard x-ray machine as well as a portable machine that we use at times if needed. The current units that I work on are Siemens and I have familiarity in diagnosing issues on these. At my previous employer, I worked on Toshiba units and had an easy time learning those systems. I am very technologically savvy when working on any unit and have the ability to learn with ease."