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Job Description

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2034.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,260.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 28.00
Currently, there are 200,650 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Radiologic Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist”

Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes.
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
Perform scheduled maintenance or minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
Perform administrative duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
Remove and process film.
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
Collaborate with other medical team members, such as physicians or nurses, to conduct angiography or special vascular procedures.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, or techniques to staff and provide technical assistance.
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.

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Scan converters
Fluoroscopes
Intensifying screens
Subcutaneous hypodermic needles
Power injectors
Filters
Hypodermic needles
X ray imaging charge-coupled device CCD cameras
Film processing equipment
Mercury blood pressure units
Electronic blood pressure units
Image capturing and transmission systems
Cones
X ray calipers
Patient immobilizing devices
Collimators
Tablet computers
Compression bands
Tabletop film processors
X ray machines
Computed tomography CT scanners
Picture archiving and communication systems PACS
Syringes
Radiation measurement badges
Film cassettes
Computed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systems
Intravenous IV locks
Intravenous IV syringes
Vacutainer tubes
Oxygen equipment
X ray image intensifier television systems
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI audio and visual intercommunication systems
Personal computers
Electrocardiography EKG units
Venipuncture needles
Tourniquets
Radiation protection devices
Diaphragms
Portable x ray machines
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
Automated defibrillators
Diagnostic ultrasound equipment
Portable film processors
Intravenous IV tubing
Magnetic tape recorders
Straps
X ray bone densitometers
Cylinders
Desktop computers
Digital transmission densitometers
Portable ultrasound scanners
Automatic x ray film processors
Mobile image amplifier C-arms
Cushions
Self-contained film processors
Rapid film changers
Notebook computers
Intramuscular needles
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Enema equipment
X ray beam restriction devices
Portable densitometers

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