Low to No Risk

18

Moderate Risk

2

High Risk

8

Extreme Risk

2

• 2.2Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
• 1.5Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• 2Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• 1.8Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• 2.2Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• 1.2Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• 1.5Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• 1.3Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
• 2Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• 1Perform 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.
• 0.8Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.
• 1.2Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
• 2.3Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
• 0.5Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
• 2.5Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
• 1.7Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.
• 2.5Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
• 1.5Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.

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