| Job Title |
Radiographer |
| Job Description |
Radiographs Metal, Plastics, Concrete, Or Other Materials,
Such As Castings, Sample Parts, Pipes, And Structural Members
For Flaws, Cracks, Or Presence Of Foreign Materials, Utilizing
Knowledge Of Radiography Equipment, Techniques, And Procedures:
Aligns Object On Stand Between Source Of X Rays And Film Or
Plate; Or Aligns Source Of Gamma Rays, Such As Cobalt Or Iridium
Isotope And Film Or Plate On Opposite Sides Of Object, Manually
Or Using Hand Or Electric Truck, Chain Hoist, Or Crane. Masks
Peripheral Areas With Lead Shields. Selects Type Of Radiation
Source And Type Of Film, And Applies Standard Mathematical
Formulas To Determine Exposure Distance And Time, Considering
Size, Mobility, And Strength Of Radiation Sources In Relation To
Density And Mobility Of Object. Verifies Radiation Intensities,
Using Radiation Meters. Adjusts Controls Of X-ray Equipment On
Console Or Exposes Source Of Radioactivity To Take Radiograph.
Removes And Develops Film Or Plate. Monitors Working Area, Using
Survey Meters, To Protect Personnel Area. May Replace
Radioactive Isotope Source In Containers By Manipulating Tongs
From Behind Protective Lead Shield. Marks Defects Appearing On
Film And Assists In Analyzing Findings. May Specialize In X-ray
Work And Be Designated X-ray Technician (any Industry).
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