Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hi Ed, My son is with my nephew right now and hopefully getting the mentoring that you mention. Oh my gosh if this kid could only have a mentor in a career that he can actually do with CMT it would be a miracle. I think he is afraid that CMT shuts every door he is interested in for a career. He would like to become an Xray tech but then today I found out that an xray tech as a lot of lifting to do. I need to find a way around this lifting to actually give him hope. Maybe he can be an ultra sound tech.. Aviation would be awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hello , If he is interested in the medical field, how about an infusion specialty or phelblotimist. I was a project engineer and had a good mix of walking and sitting. I think the only thing to be avoided is an occupation that requires continual standing or sitting and anything with repetitive hand motions. EdM from NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hey ... An ultrasound tech sounds like a great idea...there isn't a lot of lifting and it certainly seems to be a growth industry...What about an MRI or CT tech? Do they have lifting? My recollection from the one CT I've had is that it doesn't have the positioning associated with the Xray plates... Good luck... Cheers Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 I went to ultrasound school to be a tech. There is lifting to be done to be able to get the immobilized patients onto the table. Many older people need help to get onto the table and you are really left with the patient alone, as the transporters just deliver them to the waiting area. There is also bending to undo tubes and various equipment (when you are a tech in a hospital) You also are put into some wierd positions leaning over bodies. Most techs do not sit down when doing the scanning. Although they will help with some accomodations, I found it to be difficult. I was a lot stronger then, and looking back and forward, I do not think I would physically be able to do it all day long with the way my body is now. There also was a lot of walking back and forth from exam room to xray room and to look for doctor. Just some food for thought and of course, everyone's body is different with the way CMT manifests for them. I have thought about being a pharmaceutical sales rep because even if you are in a wheelchair, you can still get around and sometimes I think the doctors would actually be impressed to see someone overcome their disability. There is also great money to made in that and great room for growth. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hi Sally, I would love to know the answers to this too. He is great with machines and really smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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