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United Medical Centers
Registered Radiologic Technologist
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What they do
A Radiologic Technician or Technologist operates X Ray, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or CT (Computed Tomography) scan equipment to take diagnostic images of a patient. Works with doctors to obtain specific images necessary for medical diagnosis.
$42,993 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Description Under the direction of the Laboratory/Radiology Director and Radiology Supervisor performs radiographic procedures to assists in the diagnosis of disease and injury. Ensures patient needs in accordance with instructions and directions of staff physicians. Responsible for ensuring that the required statistical reports and documentation are accurately developed, tabulated and submitted in a timely basis. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principals of growth and development of the life span. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient's age specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent and geriatric patients. Responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations