Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
CT Tech (Computed Tomography Technologist), Multimodality Technologist, RT (Radiologic Technologist), X-Ray Tech (X-Ray Technologist)
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- 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.
Knowledge
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Health
- medicine and dentistry
Business
- customer service
Math and Science
- biology
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Empathy
- Cooperation
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software Hot Technology
- MEDITECH software Hot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 4)
associate's degree or other 2-year degree or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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