What are common tasks for x-ray technicians & radiology technicians?
X-ray technicians are also known as radiology technicians or radiographers. These technicians explain the x-ray procedure to patients, prepare patients for the procedure and position them for the best possible imaging outcome. One of their primary duties includes demonstrating portions of the human body on x-ray film. Additionally, x-ray techs and radiology techs operate the testing equipment, develop x-ray films, repair diagnostic equipment and keep patients testing records. X-ray techs must observe proper safety procedures to avoid unnecessary exposure to harmful radiation. Some x-ray techs and radiology techs specialize in other diagnostic testing like computerized tomography scanning, also known as CT scans and magnetic resonance imaging, also known as MRI.
