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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.

$73,410
Median Pay
2 to 4 years
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EPOCH score: 15/25

Total Score3/6
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Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Associate's degree

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Digital radiography systemsPACS imagingEHR systemsMicrosoft OfficeRadiation safety monitoring

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

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Compensation Details

$50,020
10th Percentile
$73,410
Median
$102,380
90th Percentile

Based on 221,170 employed workers

Also Known As

3D TechnologistAngiogram Special Procedures TechnologistCAT 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)

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 29-2034.00