How to Answer: Why did you choose your area of specialty in radiology?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a XRay Technician job interview.
23. Why did you choose your area of specialty in radiology?
How to Answer
Flouroscopy, Digital Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging... all are types of imaging technologies. With so many options to choose from, why did you choose to focus on X-Rays? For many, becoming an X-Ray technician is a starting point on a new career path. You may also be specialized in CAT scans, which will make you even more marketable. Whatever your specialty, talk about the aspects of the career that you investigated to decide if it was right for you. Rather than stating, 'I needed a career change and I knew it was a growing field,' talk about your interests and strengths that brought you to this decision. How will working in this field benefit you?
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Entry Level
"I was inspired to go into this career field by my older sister, who is currently a Sonographer in Texas. She started her career as an X-Ray Technician and pursued further education in sonography while working her first job. To her, having a well-rounded background was important and I hope to follow in a path similar to hers. My dream for the future is to pursue a degree in Nuclear Medicine as a technologist and I am looking for an employer where that growth would be supported."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Answer Example
"When I was in high school, I had the chance to participate in a work shadowing program in my community and I absolutely loved the week I spent shadowing an X-ray Tech at my local hospital. I was enamored by the technology involved and how patients were helped so greatly by the services. Knowing that I wanted to pursue some sort of career in healthcare, this was what sealed my fate for my future."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018
Experienced
"Having been in the career for some time, I was initially inspired to go into the field to care for patients that were similar to me after I was found to have a rare heart condition from an x-ray when I was in high school. Without that x-ray, my condition may never have been found and treated to keep me here today. As I've worked as a tech for many years, I find great joy in helping my patients each and every day and wouldn't ever dream about going back in time and choosing a different path."
Written by Ryan Brunner on June 18th, 2018