Job Description:

• 1) Operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by RADIOLOGIST : Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

• 2) Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

• 3) Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.