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In Brief... Medical Radiographer

 Brief Description:

Review and evaluate developed medical x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.


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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Leaving Certificate plus Level 8 Higher Degree.

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Degree plus hospital work experience.

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