Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
53 alternate job titles:
3D Technologist
Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist
CAT Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist)
Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist (CT RT)
Computed Tomography Technician (CT Technician)
Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
CT Radiology Technologist (Computerized Tomography Radiology Technologist)
CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist (Computed Tomography Scan Special Procedures Technologist)
CT Scan Tech (Computed Tomography Scan Technologist)
CT Scanner Operator (Computed Tomography Scanner Operator)
CT Tech (Computer Tomography Technician)
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)
Document Imaging Technician
EEG Tech (Electroencephalogram Technician)
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (ENDT)
Imaging Specialist
Imaging Technician
Imaging Technologist (Imaging Tech)
Interventional Radiologic Technologist
Interventional Radiology Tech (Interventional Radiology Technician)
Interventional Technician
Limited Radiology Technician
Mammographer
Mammography Technician
Mammography Technologist (Mammography Tech)
Medical Imaging Technician
Multi-Modality Technologist
Radiation Technician
Radiographer
Radiographer Technologist
Radiography Technician
Radiologic Technician (RAD Tech)
Radiologic Technologist (RT)
Radiological Technician
Radiological Technologist
Radiology Aide
Radiology Assistant
Radiology Specialist
Radiology Technician (Radiology Tech)
Radiology Technologist (RT)
Radiology Therapist
Registered Radiographer
Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT (R))
Skiagrapher
Special Procedures Technician
Travel Interventional Radiology Technologist
Travel Mammographer Tech (Travel Mammographer Technician)
Travel Radiology Tech (Travel Radiology Technician)
Travel X-Ray Tech (Travel X-Ray Technician)
Ultrasound Technologist (Ultrasound Tech)
X Ray Operator
X-Ray Technician (X-Ray Tech)
X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech)
Salary Information
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: $77,660 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Check quality of diagnostic images. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Enter patient or treatment data into computers. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Move patients to or from treatment areas. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Prepare medications or medical solutions. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards. | Communication |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals. | Analysis |
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Development |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Diagnostic and procedural coding software | Categorization or classification software |
| Diagnostic image review software | Medical software |
| Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management software | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Film processor tracking and management software | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| GE Healthcare ViewPoint Solutions | Medical software |
| Information management subsystem software | Medical software |
| Information systems integration software | Information retrieval or search software |
| Internet or intranet image distribution software | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Medical software | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Virtual reality computed tomography CT imaging software | Medical software |
| Structured data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Interventional Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Certificate of Completion - Critical Care Ultrasonography | American College of Chest Physicians | Not Available |
| Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics | American Board of Medical Physics | Not Available |
| Certification in Medical Health Physics | American Board of Medical Physics | Not Available |
| Certification in Radiation Protection | American Board of Science in Nuclear Medicine | Not Available |
| Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist | International Society for Clinical Densitometry | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Densitometrist | International Society for Clinical Densitometry | Not Available |
| Certified Densitometry Technologist | International Society for Clinical Densitometry | Not Available |
| Certified EKG Technician | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Imaging Informatics Professional | American Board of Imaging Informatics | Not Available |
| Certified PACS Associate | PACS Administrators Registry and Certification Association | Not Available |
| Certified Radiological Technologist | American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Administrator | Association for Medical Imaging Management | Not Available |
| EKG Technician | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| EKG Technician Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |
| Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray | American Society for Nondestructive Testing | Not Available |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Not Available |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Positron Emission Tomography | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Radiology Practitioner Assistant | Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants | Not Available |
| Registered Radiologist Assistant | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Bone Densitometry | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Mammography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Vascular-Interventional Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Sonography Principles and Instrumentation | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
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