| Job Title |
Radiologic Technologist |
| Job Description |
Operates Radiologic Equipment To Produce Radiographs (x Rays)
Of Body For Diagnostic Purposes, As Directed By Radiologist
(medical Ser.) 070.101-090: Positions Patient On Examining Table
And Adjusts Immobilization Devices To Obtain Optimum Views Of
Specified Area Of Body Requested By Physician. Explains
Procedures To Patient To Reduce Anxieties And Obtain Patient
Cooperation. Moves X-ray Equipment Into Specified Position And
Adjusts Equipment Controls To Set Exposure Factors, Such As
Time And Distance, Based On Knowledge Of Radiographic Exposure
Techniques And Protocols. Practices Radiation Protection
Techniques, Using Beam Restrictive Devices, Patient Shielding
Skills, And Knowledge Of Applicable Exposure Factors, To
Minimize Radiation To Patient And Staff. May Operate Mobile
X-ray Equipment In Operating Room, Emergency Room, Or At
Patient's Bedside. May Specialize In Production Of Screening
And Diagnostic X Rays For Detection Of Breast Tumors And Be
Known As Radiologic Technologist, Mammogram (medical Ser.).
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