How do they match: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

  • Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
  • Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
  • Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
  • Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
  • Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
  • Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.