How do they match: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

  • Special Procedures Technician
  • Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist
  • CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist
  • Computed Tomography Scan Special Procedures Technologist
  • Imaging Specialist

  • 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.

  • Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
  • Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
  • Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
  • Perform 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.
  • Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
  • Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
  • Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.