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Radiologic Technologists

SOC 29-2034.00

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Writing

3.5

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.4

Monitoring

3.2

Coordination

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.6

Medicine and Dentistry

3.9

English Language

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Physics

3.5

Clerical

3.5

Psychology

3.4

Biology

3.3

Key Tasks

1Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

2Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

3Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

4Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

5Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

Also Known As

3D Technologist Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist CAT Scan Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist) Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist (CT RT) Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist) CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist CT Scan Technologist (Computed Tomography Scan Technologist) Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Imaging Specialist Mammographer

Tools & Equipment

Automated defibrillators Automatic x ray film processors Collimators Compression bands Computed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systems