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What Does A Radiologic Technologist Do. By
Duece Murphy. Radiology technologists take xrays and administer
nonradioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams for diagnostic
purposes. Some specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies, such
as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Radiologic technologists and technicians, also referred to as radiographers
, produce xray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for
use in diagnosing medical problems. They prepare patients for radiology
exams by explaining the procedure,
removing articles through which xrays cannot
pass and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can
be appropriately radiographed.To prevent unnecessary radiation exposure,
these workers surround the exposed area with radiation protection
devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the xray beam
with collimation. Radiology technologists position radiographic
equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area
of a patient's body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape,
they may measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed
and
set controls on the xray machine to produce
radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast. They
place the x ray film under the part of the patient's body to be
examined and make the exposure. They then remove the film and develop
it. After checking the film for quality, the rad tech will send
it to the radiologist for interpretation. The patient is released
and told to expect the results. Radiologic Technology is a two year
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