Radiology technicians
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Radiology technicians are healthcare professionals who operate imaging equipment such as X-ray, CT, and MRI machines to help diagnose and monitor patients’ medical conditions.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Radiology technician | 0 |
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Allied health occupation
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Clinical support role ⓘ Healthcare profession ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Radiographer
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Radiologic technologist ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Medical physicist
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Nurse ⓘ Radiologist ⓘ Referring physician ⓘ |
| field |
Medical imaging
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Radiologic technology ⓘ Radiology ⓘ |
| maySpecializeIn |
Bone densitometry
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Computed tomography (CT) NERFINISHED ⓘ Interventional radiology ⓘ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) NERFINISHED ⓘ Mammography ⓘ |
| performs | Diagnostic imaging procedures ⓘ |
| primaryGoal | Produce diagnostic images of patients ⓘ |
| regulatedBy | Health regulatory authorities (varies by jurisdiction) ⓘ |
| requiresCertification | Professional licensure or certification (varies by country and region) ⓘ |
| requiresEducation |
Clinical training in imaging procedures
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Postsecondary education in radiologic technology ⓘ |
| requiresSkill |
Infection control practices
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Knowledge of anatomy and physiology ⓘ Operation of imaging equipment ⓘ Patient communication ⓘ Radiation safety principles ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
Adjusting imaging equipment settings
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Ensuring image quality ⓘ Following imaging protocols ⓘ Maintaining radiation safety ⓘ Positioning patients for imaging ⓘ Protecting patients from unnecessary exposure ⓘ |
| supports |
Disease monitoring
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Medical diagnosis ⓘ Treatment planning ⓘ |
| usesEquipment |
Computed tomography (CT) scanner
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Fluoroscopy equipment ⓘ Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner ⓘ Mammography unit ⓘ Portable imaging equipment ⓘ X-ray machine ⓘ |
| worksIn |
Emergency department
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Hospital ⓘ Outpatient imaging center ⓘ Physician office ⓘ Surgical suite ⓘ |
| worksWith |
Adult patients
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Geriatric patients ⓘ Pediatric patients ⓘ |
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