Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• Interview the patient to obtain additional clinical information, and if needed will contact the clinician and/or clinic that made the request for clarification and may recommend a more appropriate exam to order.
• Determine what views and technique to use based on this information for maximum diagnostic effectiveness.
• Make an independent decision to take additional views or alter the technique to achieve the goal before the patient leaves the department.
• Use a wide variety of computerized equipment such as the Angiographic and CT equipment, Digital Fluoroscopy, Computer Acquisition and port-processing workstations, PACS viewing stations, WEBPACS desk top viewing software, and hospital computer systems such as VI...