School of Radiography

Job Shadowing

All applicants are required to provide documentation of 3 hours of job shadowing in a Diagnostic Imaging Department -  specifically - Radiology.

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Introduction:

Job shadowing in Diagnostic Imaging is an educational experience that allows a student to observe health care professionals as they perform their regular job duties. It is a career exploration activity, which will benefit a student by becoming more focused on the profession of Radiography. Job shadowing provides an opportunity to experience "real life" work in a career field and observe the relationship between an educational experience and the career choice.

Schedule:

Job shadowing is scheduled Monday through Friday with participation from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Scheduling is completed by telephoning the School of Radiography Program office at (906) 225-4916 or I-800-562-9753 extension 4916. A job shadow student must arrive at the MGHS School of Radiography Program office.

Student Expectations:

As a part of the job shadowing experience, a student will:

1. Dress according to standards.

    NO jeans, t-shirts, or open toed shoes
2. Call site before scheduled time if unable to attend on the appointed day.
3. Arrive on time.
4. Follow all guidelines and policies of institution.
5. Complete all paperwork required (patient confidentiality, liability, etc.)

Questions to Ask during a Job Shadow:

Introduction:
What is your occupation and job title?
How did you become interested in this type of work?
Why did you choose this career?
How did you get your job with this institution?

Qualifications:
What type of education and/or training was required?
What classes did you take in High School that prepared you for your job?
What personality traits are important for this job?
What kind of technical knowledge is required for this job?
How are technical demands increasing or changing?

Duties:
What job duties are you required to perform?
Do you work a shift?
How many hours a week do you typically work?
What choices do you have in making your work schedule?
Are certain times busier than others?

Salary and Benefits:
What are the salary ranges for different levels is this field?
What is the opportunity for advancement?
How are raises earned?

Personal Satisfaction:
What do you like best about your job?
What do you like least about your job?
What kinds of job opportunities are there?
What kind of personal satisfaction do you receive from your job?

Miscellaneous:
What advice would you give a student interested in this field?
What changes do you see in this field within the next 5-10 years?