Radiologic Technologists

• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
• Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
• Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
• Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
• Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radiologic Technologists.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radiologic Technologists.