Occupation information for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• 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.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Tools:

• Hypodermic needle
• Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes
• Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
• Medical x ray darkroom accessories
• Medical x ray intensifying screens

Technology:

• Categorization or classification software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Information retrieval or search software
• Medical software

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