How do they match: 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.

  • Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
  • Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
  • Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.

  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.