Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary in Ithaca, NY

Common tasks

• Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
• Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
• Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.