X-ray technician

What does a x-ray technician do?

Job Description:
-responsible for conducting imaging procedures specified by a patient’s physician.
-prepare patients for filming and operate x-ray imaging machinery.
-Xray Technician must position the radiologic equipment at the correct range and angle to obtain the best picture for purposes of diagnosis. This process requires extensive knowledge of both anatomy and imaging technology.
-Some xray Technicians are trained to utilize even more advanced equipment such as MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CTs (Computerized Tomography), and others may perform complex tests like flouroscopies.