A radiologic technologist, also called a radiographer or rad tech, performs X-ray exams and other diagnostic imaging procedures that doctors review to help diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses. On a typical day, you will:
- Prepare the exam room and imaging equipment
- Explain the procedure to patients and answer their questions
- Position patients and adjust the equipment
- Operate computerized equipment to capture the images
- Check each image for clarity before passing it to the radiologist.
You’ll work closely with radiologists, the doctors who interpret the images, and you may also work alongside a radiology tech assistant or aide who helps position and transfer patients. If you’re drawn to technology, anatomy, and hands-on patient care, it’s a career worth exploring.
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