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Name: Kristen Schmitz
<\/strong>Grad Year: 2023, 2024
<\/strong>Programs: Radiologic Technology<\/a>, Healthcare Management<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Kristen<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

“I\u2019m a proud Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumna from the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024. I\u2019m currently working as an MRI technologist, a role I\u2019ve grown to love deeply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My journey in healthcare began with Trocaire\u2019s Radiologic Technology program. Before that, I had no experience in the field, but I quickly discovered a passion for being part of patients\u2019 lives and making a meaningful impact. While in the Rad Tech program, I worked at the front desk of a local outpatient facility and also had the opportunity to tutor first-year students at Trocaire\u2014both experiences that helped shape my path.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After graduating, I was hired as an X-ray technologist at the same outpatient facility. While working in that role, I pursued my bachelor\u2019s degree in Healthcare Management at Trocaire, graduating in 2024. With my injection license in hand and over a year of experience in X-ray, I was offered the chance to train in MRI\u2014a field I\u2019ve come to enjoy more and more each day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My advice for any current student is don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help. Asking for help isn\u2019t a sign of weakness but it is a sign of growth. Everyone needs support at times, always remember that you are not alone.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the path I\u2019ve taken and wouldn\u2019t change a thing about my journey!”<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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