Take x-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance.

• Radiologic Technologist
• Radiologic Technologist, Chief
• Special Procedures Technologist, Angiogram
• Special Procedures Technologist, Ct Scan
• Special Procedures Technologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Ultrasound Technologist

• Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
• Collaborate with other medical team members, such as physicians and nurses, to conduct angiography or special vascular procedures.
• Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
• Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provide technical assistance.
• 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.
• Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes.
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
• Move ultrasound scanner over patient's body and watch pattern produced on video screen.
• Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Perform administrative duties such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies and equipment and preparing work schedules.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
• Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Record, process and maintain patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports.
• Remove and process film.
• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

• administer injections
• administer radioactive isotopes
• analyze medical data
• collect clinical data
• communicate technical information
• explain testing procedures to patient
• follow clinical radiation safety procedures
• follow dental or medical office procedures
• follow dental or medical x-ray procedures
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow patient observation procedures
• identify body response variations
• inventory medical supplies or instruments
• lift or transport ill or injured patients
• make presentations on health or medical issues
• observe patient condition
• operate radiologic equipment
• operate ultrasound equipment
• operate x-ray machines
• position patient for therapy
• prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
• take vital signs
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use darkroom procedures in radiology or medical or dental lab setting
• use hazardous materials information
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use knowledge of medical terminology
• use medical diagnostic equipment
• use quality assurance techniques
• use sanitation practices in health care settings