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Career: Radiologic Technicians
Job Description
Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. |
100
|
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians. |
100
|
Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient. |
100
|
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods. |
98
|
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician. |
98
|
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards. |
98
|
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures. |
97
|
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. |
97
|
Assure that sterile and non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials. |
96
|
Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. |
96
|
Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, and technical factors used. |
96
|
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. |
96
|
Provide students and other technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality. |
93
|
Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films. |
88
|
Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person. |
85
|
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees and students, and provide input to supervisors regarding training performance. |
83
|
Perform procedures such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy and examinations of the head, trunk, and extremities under supervision of physician. |
78
|
Maintain a current file of examination protocols. |
76
|
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems. |
70
|
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. |
69
|
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist. |
62
|
Provide assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
85
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
71
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
71
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
65
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
63
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
60
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
57
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
54
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
52
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
49
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
49
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
47
|
Interacting With Computers
|
43
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
43
|
Thinking Creatively
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
39
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
39
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
35
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
34
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
33
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
31
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
31
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
31
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
27
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
27
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
26
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
25
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
23
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
19
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
13
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
11
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|