A Radiologic Technologist prepares patients for and operates complex medical imaging equipment such as X-rays, CT scanners, and MRIs to help physicians diagnose injuries and diseases. Their core duties blend technical expertise with hands-on patient care.
DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicating and discussing results and diagnoses with physicians.
Interpreting the results from diagnostic imaging procedures to determine diagnoses.
Working with radiology lab technicians to perfect image quality.
Interpreting the results from diagnostic imaging procedures to determine diagnoses.
Using devices such as computer tomography (CT) scanners and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
Evaluating patients’ medical histories to ensure the various medical imaging procedures will not harm them.
Suggesting alternative medical imaging techniques, when necessary.
Following medical protocols for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations, when...