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Career: Radiologic Technologists
Job Description
Take x-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. |
97
|
Position and immobilize patient on examining table. |
96
|
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready. |
95
|
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan. |
93
|
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists. |
88
|
Record, process and maintain patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports. |
88
|
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories. |
88
|
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients. |
86
|
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. |
85
|
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. |
83
|
Remove and process film. |
81
|
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. |
79
|
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images. |
79
|
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician. |
69
|
Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provide technical assistance. |
66
|
Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality. |
62
|
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients. |
57
|
Perform scheduled maintenance and minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment. |
57
|
Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes. |
53
|
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals. |
37
|
Collaborate with other medical team members, such as physicians and nurses, to conduct angiography or special vascular procedures. |
34
|
Perform administrative duties such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies and equipment and preparing work schedules. |
25
|
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
76
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
74
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
60
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
59
|
Getting Information
|
59
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
56
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
52
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
51
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
49
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
48
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
46
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
46
|
Interacting With Computers
|
45
|
Thinking Creatively
|
41
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
39
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
39
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
37
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
37
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
35
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
33
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
33
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
32
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
28
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
28
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
26
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
24
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
24
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
16
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
10
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
10
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|