Rofo 2024; 196(08): 828-833
DOI: 10.1055/a-2221-3971
Health Policy and Evidence Based Medicine

What is important to young medical technologists for radiology when choosing a job?

Results of a survey on job attractiveness among MTR trainees Artikel in mehreren Sprachen: English | deutsch
Claus Zippel
1   Professorship for Business Administration and Management in the Healthcare Sector, Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz, Germany
,
Pauline Wirth
2   Faculty of Healthcare and Nursing, Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz, Germany
,
Stephanie Biedenstein
3   Academy for Health Professions (MTR School), University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany
,
Ariane Weismüller
4   Training Center for Medical Technology (Radiology), University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
,
Helena Weigen-Schauer
5   Training Center for Health Professions (MTA School), University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
,
Sali Moustafa
5   Training Center for Health Professions (MTA School), University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
,
Sabine Bohnet-Joschko
6   Chair of Management and Innovation in Health Care, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
,
Mathias Schreckenberger
7   Clinic and Polyclinic for Nuclear Medicine, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
,
Frederik Lars Giesel
8   Department of Nuclear Medicine, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
,
Gerald Antoch
9   Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Faculty, Heinrich-Heine-University, University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Abstract

Aim

Given the intensifying competition in Germany for medical technologists for radiology (MTR), our aim was to identify job-related preferences among MTR trainees.

Materials and Methods

For this purpose, a survey was carried out among MTR trainees at the MTR schools in Düsseldorf, Mainz, and Heidelberg. The focus was on the individual influence of 40 work- and employer-related factors and on the preferred place of work (hospital, practice) and area of operation (radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy) after completing training.

Results

90 MTR trainees took part in the survey. On average, they indicated a pleasant working atmosphere, regular compensation for overtime, and good teamwork as the most important criteria for applying for an MTR position. With regard to their preferred place of work, more than two-thirds stated that they would initially apply to a hospital after completing their training. Moreover, the majority of the respondents prefer to start their MTR careers in diagnostic and interventional radiology, followed by radiation therapy and nuclear medicine.

Conclusion

Imaging clinics and practices can use the present results for targeted personnel recruitment in order to make their MTR positions as attractive as possible from the point of view of young MTRs.

Key Points

  • The increasing competition for qualified young talent also affects imaging centers.

  • The aim of the survey was to gain insight into the career- and job-related preferences of MTRs.

  • Imaging clinics/practices can use these results as a starting point for establishing specific human resources measures for technologists.

  • An increase in perceived employer attractiveness can lead to competitive advantages with respect to attracting and retaining qualified MTRs.

Citation Format

  • Zippel C, Wirth P, Biedenstein S et al. What is important to young medical technologists for radiology when choosing a job?. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2024; 196: 828 – 833



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Eingereicht: 28. August 2023

Angenommen: 13. November 2023

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18. Januar 2024

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