Occupation information for

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Currently Employed: 219,900

Yearly Projected Openings: 9,510

Typical Hourly Wage: $21.39 - $31.99

Typical Annual Salary: $44,500 - $66,600

• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• 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.
• Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Remove and process film.

• Hypodermic needles
• Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
• Medical x ray darkroom equipment or supplies
• Radiographic locators
• X ray bone densitometers

• Data base user interface and query software
• Information retrieval or search software
• Medical software