u/Accurate_Day_4284

This summer, I'll be in the OR observing for the first time. I'm wrapping up my first year and only started lab simulations with a C-arm last week. Even though the summer is designated to just shadowing how the techs work in the OR, I was wondering if anyone has advice on making the most of that time to gain experience. Are there materials I should look through ahead of time that are applicable to the OR? Any tips on communicating to/dealing with surgeons?

Currently I'm wrapping up my first year of school in my RT program and I've shadowed the IR department and work from the midlevels. I've shown interest in pursuing some type of further education to work as a midlevel, and thought going the RRA/RPA route would make the most sense. From all the info I've gathered so far, majority of people recommended going the PA route after getting my RT, since there would be less regulatory burdens, and I'd have the added benefit of being able to do fluoro.

I'm wondering if any PA's here hold an RT license and how easy it was to find a position as a midlevel in Radiology.