Here are the key takeaways from this guide. Do you need a quick answer? Yes you do. Is this table helpful? Probably.
| Category | Top Pick | Why buy it? |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Radiology Christmas Shirt | It has bones and festive hats. |
| Funniest Pun | You Pose We Expose Sweatshirt | Gingerbread men getting x-rays is funny. |
| Best for Teams | Holly Jolly Radiology Crew | You can match with coworkers you like. |
| Modality Specific | CT Scans Christmas Sweatshirt | Because CT techs are diffrent. |
Skeletons and X-Rays Being Festive
Why do we put hats on skeletons? I dont know but it looks funny. Does a radiology tech see bones all day? Yes they do. Do they want to see more bones on their chest? Apparentley the answer is yes. This Radiology Christmas Shirt shows the inside of the body but makes it holiday themed. Is that weird? Maybe a little bit. But people buy it.
What happens when you wear this to the hospital? Patients laugh. Do they laugh loud? Hopefully not if they have broken ribs. The design is simple. Is simplicity good? Usually. You see the ribcage and you see the red hat. It works. Who buys this? Friends of techs or the techs themselves. Do you need this? If you like bones you do.
What about the material? It is cotton mostly. Is it soft? It feels nice on the skin. Can you wash it? Yes put it in the machine. Do not bleach it or the bones dissapear. That would be bad. You want the print to stay.
The Twelve Days of Hospital Chaos
Do you know the song? Of course you do. Is it annoying? Sometimes after the fifth time. This 12 Days of Radiology Christmas Sweater changes the words. Why sing about birds? We don't have birds in the xray room. We have lead aprons and bad coffee.
Does it list actual medical things? Yes. Is that accurate? Mostly. People like to point at their shirt and sing. Do coworkers hate that? Probly yes. But you buy it anyway. It is a sweatshirt. Is it warm? Yes it keeps the hospital ac chill away.
You can also get the t-shirt version here: 12 Days of Radiology Christmas Shirt. Why get the shirt? Maybe you run hot. Maybe the heater is broken. The list is the same. 12 days is a long time. Does the shift feel that long? Yes.
- Day 1: One lead apron.
- Day 5: Five barium cups.
- Day 12: Twelve patients waiting.
Putting Your Name on The Lead
Who likes their own name? Everyone does. Can you lose your shirt if your name is on it? It is much harder. This Christmas Radiology Tech Shirt lets you type a name. Do you type your name? Or a nickname? You choose.
Is personalization expensive? Not really. Does it take longer? A few days maybe. Is it worth it? People say "Hey nice shirt Brenda" if your name is Brenda. If your name is Steve it is confusing. So put the right name.
There is also a double sided one. Custom Name Radiology Christmas T-Shirt. Why double sided? People look at your back when you walk away. Now they see festive things on both sides. Is that too much? No it is Christmas.
The Whole Crew Matching
Do teams like to match? Management thinks so. Do the techs like it? If the design is cool they do. This Holly Jolly Radiology Crew is for groups. Can you buy just one? Yes but it says crew. Are you a crew of one? That is sad.
What is the font like? It is groovy. Is retro back? Retro is always back. The letters are wavy. Does it make you dizzy? Only if you spin around. The colors are bright. Pink and red and green.
Why buy this for the department? It makes for a good photo. Where do you put the photo? On the breakroom fridge. Does anyone look at it? Yes while eating lunch. It builds morale. Does morale need building? Usually yes.
CT Scanners Need Love Too
Are X-rays the only thing? No there is CT. Is the machine a donut? Yes a giant spinning donut. This CT Scans Christmas Sweatshirt is specific. Why be specific? Because CT techs are proud. They scan the brains.
Does this shirt explain the job? Sort of. It mentions contrast. Do patients drink the contrast? They hate it. But the shirt makes it funny. Is contrast funny? No it tastes bad.
Who fits in this shirt? Anyone. It is unisex. Does that mean it fits men? Yes. Does it fit women? Yes. Is it boxy? A little bit but that is the style. You roll the sleeves up. You look busy.
Puns About Gingerbread Bones
Do cookies have skeletons? In this world they do. Is it creepy or cute? It is the You Pose We Expose Radiology Sweatshirt. Why that slogan? Because that is the job. You pose the patient. We expose the image.
What is on the shirt? A gingerbread man getting an xray. You can see his little cookie bones. Is he broken? He looks okay. He is smiling. Why is he smiling in the hospital? He is brave.
This comes in a hoodie too. Do you need a hood? If your ears are cold yes. Can you wear the hood at work? Probably not in front of patients. But on break yes. It is fleece inside.
Lights and Bright Colors
Is the radiology room dark? Yes it has to be. Do you want to shine? Wear the Christmas Radiology Sweatshirt. It has lights on it. Are they real lights? No they are printed. Do they use batteries? No that would be heavy.
The design wraps around the letters. It says Radiology. Is it subtle? Not really. It is colorful. Colors make people happy. Even when they have a broken arm.
There is another version with a skeleton hand. Radiology Christmas Sweatshirt. The hand holds the ornament. Is the grip good? Yes it is a bone grip. It looks cool.
Comfort for the Long Shift
How long is the shift? Twelve hours usually. Do you want to be itchy? No you want to be soft. The Christmas X-Ray Tech Sweatshirt is for comfort. What does it say? In My X-Ray Tech Era. Is that trendy? The young techs say yes.
The fabric is polyester and cotton. Is that a good mix? It stops it from shrinking. Does it pill? Not if you wash it right. Turn it inside out. Why? Friction ruins the picture.
There is also a classic tree design Radiology Christmas Shirt or Sweatshirt. It makes a tree out of radiology words. Do you read the words? If you stand close enough. It says "scan" and "bone." Simple words.
FAQ
Do these shirts fit true to size? Most are unisex. That means a little loose on women. Standard for men. If you want tight size down. If you want baggy size up.
How long does shipping take? Usually a week. Is it faster? sometimes. Is it slower? If you order on Christmas Eve yes. Do not wait.
Can I wear these in the MRI zone? Yes. Is there metal on them? No. The ink is safe. Just don't wear a badge with metal.
What if I spill barium on it? Wash it fast. Does barium stain? It gets chalky. Water removes it mostly.
Is the print high quality? Yes it is DTG usually. Direct to Garment. It sinks into the fabric. It doesn't peel off like a sticker.
