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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

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This source lists 30 tasks, including 28 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2026.

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Core · Task 22808 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

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Core · Task 22805 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.

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Core · Task 22820 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform 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.

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Core · Task 22819 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.

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Core · Task 22826 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.

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Core · Task 22822 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

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Core · Task 22804 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

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Core · Task 22802 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

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Core · Task 22809 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

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Core · Task 22806 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

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Core · Task 22807 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

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Core · Task 22814 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.

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Core · Task 22803 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

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Core · Task 22827 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.

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Core · Task 22811 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.

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Core · Task 22812 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

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Core · Task 22813 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.

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Core · Task 22816 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.

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Core · Task 22817 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

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Core · Task 22810 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.

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Core · Task 22829 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.

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Core · Task 22828 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.

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Core · Task 22831 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide 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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Core · Task 22825 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.

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Core · Task 22815 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Transport patients to or from exam rooms.

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Core · Task 22823 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Maintain a current file of examination protocols.

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Core · Task 22821 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.

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Core · Task 22824 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.

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Supplemental · Task 22818 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

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Supplemental · Task 22830 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert

Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.

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