How do they match: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

  • Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
  • Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
  • Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
  • Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
  • Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
  • Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
  • Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
  • Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.