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Calming rambunctious kids, soothing fears: The challenges of working as children’s x-ray tech

Michelle Murphy's ability to interact with her young patients, and sooth their fears, is as critical as her skills operating the medical equipment.

Michelle Murphy, 31, of Northeast Philadelphia, Pa., Radiology Technologist at Shriners Hospital, looking over the x-rays she took of her patient in Philadelphia, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug., 8, 2023.
Michelle Murphy, 31, of Northeast Philadelphia, Pa., Radiology Technologist at Shriners Hospital, looking over the x-rays she took of her patient in Philadelphia, Pa., on Tuesday, Aug., 8, 2023.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer / Tyger Williams / Staff Photograp