Radiologic Technologists and Technician resume example

Also advertised as

The same job is posted under many titles. Searching only your own job title hides most of the openings you could apply to.

• Computed Tomography Technologist
• CT Tech
• Radiographer
• Radiologic Technologist
• RT
• X-Ray Technologist
• X-Ray Tech
• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
• DRT
• Imaging Technologist
• Imaging Tech
• Mammographer
• Radiology Technician
• Radiology Tech
• X-Ray Technician
• CAT Technologist
• CT RT
• CT Technician
• CT Radiology Technologist
• CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist
• CT Scan Tech
• CT Scanner Operator
• EEG Tech
• ENDT

O*NET records 40 titles for this occupation in total.

What this work actually involves

Tasks recorded for this occupation, in O*NET's words. If your experience covers one of these, it belongs on your resume in your own words.

• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
• Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.

30 tasks are recorded in total; these are the most central.

Example bullets for this role

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• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan, for [who or what it served], at [what volume].

What level this role is pitched at

O*NET places this occupation in “Medium Preparation Needed”. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.