Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
2. 02Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
3. 03Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
4. 04Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
5. 05Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
6. 06Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
7. 07Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
8. 08Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
9. 09Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
10. 10Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
11. 11Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
12. 12Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading