Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Core tasks

1. 01Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
2. 02Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
3. 03Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
4. 04Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
5. 05Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
6. 06Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.89
• Degree of automation2.39
• Time sitting2.59
• Originality (ability)2.25
• Conflict situations3.13
• Hands-on objects/tools4.46
• Outdoors / weather1.05
• Disease exposure4.88
• Decision freedom4.01

Top abilities

• Problem Sensitivity4.00
• Oral Comprehension4.00
• Near Vision4.00
• Oral Expression3.88
• Written Comprehension3.62
• Information Ordering3.62
• Deductive Reasoning3.62
• Speech Recognition3.50

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.50
• Active Listening3.75
• Writing3.00
• Speaking3.50
• Mathematics2.00
• Science2.12
• Critical Thinking3.25
• Active Learning2.88
• Learning Strategies2.75
• Monitoring3.38