Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
Transport patients to or from exam rooms.
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.
Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AS	70
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	RADIATION THERAPY	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	40
Labette Community College	Parsons	Public	RADIOGRAPHY	Associate Degree - AAS	78
Hutchinson Community College	Hutchinson	Public	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AAS	75
Fort Hays State University	Hays	Public	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AS	80
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	Associate of Applied Science - AAS
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY	Associate of Applied Science - AAS

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