Why I Want To Be A Radiologic Technician

I have always dreamed of working in the medical field, and now that I am about to graduate high school and enter into college my goal is becoming more realistic. As of now, I plan to become a radiologic technician. Along with working in the medical field, I have always imagined myself going on mission trips around the world, providing medical attention to those less fortunate. With a career in the medical field, I can use my job not only as a source of income, but also as a way to help those needing medical attention. I have always had a desire to help others and having a career in the medical field is one of the best ways to do so.
In order to accomplish these goals, I will need to have training in this area of the medical field. College will teach me not only how to perform this job safely and efficiently, but also how to handle several situations and difficult patients. A college degree is necessary to become a radiologic technician, because one needs the understandings and knowledge over this field in medicine. A radiologic technician is tasked to complete many things, from performing X-rays to administering medication, which can be life-threatening if done wrong. Therefore, a

degree is needed for this particular career. A radiology major requires a strong understanding in mathematics, physics, and anatomy, which all happen to be my favorite subjects.
Along with my love for required subjects for radiologic technicians, I have found an immense enjoyment volunteering and engaging in community service, which has lead me to wanting to work in the medical field.

Throughout high school, I have been involved in numerous extracurricular activities that focus on participating in community service projects. While in these clubs and organizations, I have been able to help hundreds of people all over the world from packing Operation Christmas Child boxes to serving meals at the Ronald McDonald House in Oklahoma City. My involvement in these projects has lead me to falling in love with helping other people out in any way possible. Because of my realization of my passion to serve others I know that the medical field is the correct career for

me.
Overall, I believe radiology is a great field for me to go into. It fulfills not only a job, but also a passion. I could not imagine myself entering any other career than this one, and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me and those I will hopefully be able to help.
For me to achieve this goal of becoming a radiologic technician, I will not be able to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) which happens to be in my hometown but also is much cheaper than the university I plan to attend, the University of Oklahoma, because SWOSU does not obtain a radiologic degree. Although it would be more convenient to attend SWOSU, I am filled with excitement to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU). The only downside to the University of Oklahoma, in my opinion, is the cost to go to school there; therefore, this scholarship would relieve a great amount of stress and debt. Although OU’s expenses can be frightening, I cannot wait to spend the next four years at the college I have always dreamt of going to. Overall my passion for helping others is greater than my fear of debt. I cannot wait to see how I will be able to use my degree to impact the lives of others.
All in all, I have learned throughout my experiences in high school that my purpose on Earth is to serve others in the medical field and as a missionary. I am very blessed to have such a clear understanding of what I truly enjoy participating in and what I want to spend the rest of my life doing.