Radiologic Technologist

• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Monitor patients condition and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Prepare oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Take through and accurate patient medical histories.
• Remove and process film.
• Record, process and maintain patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports.
• Demonstrate other equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provide technical assistance.
• Provide assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured or disabled patients.
• Move ultrasound scanner over patients body and watch pattern produced on video screen.
• Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes.

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