Key Competencies * Integrity * Concern for Others * Attention to Detail * Dependability * Adaptability/Flexibility * Cooperation * Self Control * Initiative * Stress Tolerance * Independence
Representative Tasks * Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. * Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. * Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Industry
Information, Construction, Other Services (Except Public Administration), Government,Job Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Sample Job Titles Cat Scanner Operator, Chief Technician, X-Ray (Chief Tech, X-Ray), Computed Tomography Scanner Operator, Computed Tomography Technician (CT Technician), Document Imaging Technician, EEG Technician (Electroencephalographic Technician), EKG Tech (Electrocardiographic Technician), Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (ENDT), Imaging Technician, Interventional Technician, Limited Radiology Technician, Mammography Technician, Medical Imaging Technician, Radiation Technician, Radiography Technician, Radiologic Technician (RAD Tech), Radiologic Technician (RT), Radiological Technician, Radiology Aide, Radiology Assistant, Radiology Technician (Radiology Tech), Registered Radiographer, Special Procedures Technician, X Ray Operator, X-Ray Technician (X-Ray Tech).