CODE: 078.362-026Buy the DOT: Download TITLE(s): RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (medical ser.) alternate titles: radiographer; x-ray technologist Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by RADIOLOGIST (medical ser.) 070.101-090: Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff. May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. May specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x rays for detection of breast tumors and be known as Radiologic Technologist, Mammogram (medical ser.). GOE: 10.02.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89 ONET CROSSWALK: 32921 Radiologic Technicians

---

• Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) Index
  
  
• Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) Index
  
  
• Occupational Information Network (ONET) Index
  
  
• US Census Statistical Tables
  
  
• China Statistical Tables
  
  
• World Facts
  
  
• Quick Maps (for your web site)
  
  
• Flags of All Countries (for your web site)
  
  
• Digraphs - Internet Country Codes
  
  
• Airport Codes
  
  
• Seaport Codes
  
  
• About Climate (+ Glossary)
  
  
• Immigration Superhighway
  
  
• ITA Main Page
  
  . Feedback

URL address of this page: https://occupationalinfo.org/07/078362026.html Language Translations | | Espaρol | Children | Lawyers | E-mail "Immigration Superhighway", "Immigration Central", "Immigration Assistant", "Immigration Expert", "Immigration Expert Pro" and "Immigration USA" are trademarks of Information Technology Associates. © 1995 - 2015 Photius Coutsoukis and Information Technology Associates (All Rights Reserved). Revised 26-May-03

Previous Next Contents ONET About

---

CODE: 078.362-026 Buy the DOT: Download
TITLE(s): RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (medical ser.) alternate titles: radiographer; x-ray

technologist Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by RADIOLOGIST (medical ser.) 070.101-090: Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff. May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. May specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x rays for detection of breast tumors and be known as Radiologic Technologist, Mammogram (medical ser.).
GOE: 10.02.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89
ONET CROSSWALK: 32921 Radiologic Technicians

---

© 1995 - 2015 Photius Coutsoukis and Information Technology Associates (All Rights Reserved). Revised 26-May-03