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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 22
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Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. |
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Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. |
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Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician. |
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Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. |
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Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians. |
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Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. |
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Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient. |
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Assure that sterile and non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials. |
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Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods. |
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Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards. |
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Most of these occupations require qualifications at NFQ Levels 7 or 8 (Ordinary / Honours Degrees) but some do not.
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