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.

  • 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.
  • Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
  • Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
  • 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.

  • Position patients for treatment or examination.
  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.