Occupational Employment Statistics
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists
Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities. Excludes “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers”(29-2032) and “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists” (29-2035).
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Minnesota
| 4,120 | 157 | $38.99/hr | $30.27/hr | $33.51/hr | $38.73/hr | $43.45/hr | $48.17/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 30 | $41.21/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 3,940 | $38.73/hr |
| Public Administration | 150 | $41.57/hr |
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
- Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.