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Radiologic Technology

At a Glance

Median Salary
$57,769
Local Jobs
512
Entry-Level Education
Associate's Degree

Occupation Profile

Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician. Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods. Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.

By The Numbers

Median Annual Earnings

$57,769

Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation

Local Jobs

512

Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)

Entry-Level Education

Associate's Degree

This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.

Daily Tasks

  • Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
  • Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
  • Instruct patients in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
  • Measure patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
  • Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.

Occupational Skills

What skills are necessary for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?

Hard Skills

Billing
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
 Clinical Documentation
 Direct Patient Care
 Infection Control
 Patient Treatment
 Pediatrics
 Physical Therapy
 Rehabilitation
 Treatment Planning

Soft Skills

Communications
 Computer Literacy
 Coordinating
 Ethical Standards And Conduct
 Lifting Ability
 Management
 Planning
 Problem Solving
 Professionalism
 Valid Driver's License

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.

Education Programs

Coastal Bend College
Radiologic Technology
View Info

Virginia Wall

Coastal Bend College
(361) 354-2501
vtwall@coastalbend.edu
Program Type Credential Type Level Required Hours Online Finanical Aid
AH AAS 60 No Yes
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