Occupation
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
$80,110 medianTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 29-2034.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- 02Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- 03Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- 04Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- 05Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- 06Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- 07Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- 08Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- 09Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- 10Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- 11Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
- 12Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
CT Tech (Computed Tomography Technologist)Multimodality TechnologistRT (Radiologic Technologist)X-Ray Tech (X-Ray Technologist)MammographerRadiographerRadiologic Technician (RAD Tech)Radiology Technician (Radiology Tech)Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT (R))X-Ray Tech (X-Ray Technician)
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Knowledge the job leans on
English LanguageMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyPhysicsComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsChemistry
Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessService OrientationOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationQuality Control AnalysisTime Management