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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 “Imaging Specialist”

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

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