Explaining what an Applications Specialist does can be quite the challenge! In hospital settings, usually, I refer to myself as a ‘rep’ to avoid confusion around my official title. Often I find myself simply explaining my role first: I train radiographers and doctors on x-ray equipment, specifically mobile and fixed c-arms. If someone breaks a bone or has a heart attack, one of the systems I provide training for is sure to be involved. For those of us in the field, being an Applications Specialist means a mix of troubleshooting, training, and optimising software applications to meet our customers’ needs. It has certainly been rewarding seeing customers master their system and to see patient outcomes change due to the latest technology available. Before this, I was a radiographer. Interestingly enough, when I mentioned that, someone thought I was a DJ! 🎧 Moments like these highlight the diverse perceptions and misunderstandings about different professions. For the record, as a radiographer, we work with medical imaging, not mixing tracks! 🎶 To all the Applications Specialists and radiographers out there, how do you explain what you do? Share your funniest misunderstandings in the comments! Let’s celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of our roles. 🌟 #ApplicationsSpecialist #Radiographer #TechLife #WorkHumor #CareerJourney #AttitudeofGratitude2024
I work on the Apple Genius Bar - but for MRI machines 😂
Instead of doing, I teach Short and sweet haha
I say I work as a consultant! Much more vague 😉
I always find this a struggle too. I usually just say, "when a new MRI system is installed, I show them how to use it and help set it up".
Account Manager - WA (Diagnostic Imaging & Advanced Therapies) Siemens Healthineers
4moIve met people who thought a Radiographer fixed radios… which probably shows my age (well theirs anyway)