Radiologic technologists in diagnostic radiology
Who they are, what they do and which devices they use: a research-based profile for recruiting this target group for MedTech and pharma projects.
Overview
Radiologic technologists independently perform diagnostic radiology and other imaging procedures. On medical order they administer pharmaceuticals such as contrast media for imaging. They assess image quality, assure the quality of examination processes and take on tasks in radiation protection and dosimetry. They work with CT, MRI, angiography, fluoroscopy, digital X-ray and mammography in a digital workflow using RIS and PACS. They are often the first point of contact for patients.
Profession by country
Fields of use and typical tasks
Radiologie
Evidence from: DE, AT, CH
- Preparing and caring for patients before and during the examination
- Performing X-ray, CT and MRI examinations
- Operating and monitoring the radiological equipment
- Ensuring radiation protection
- Quality assurance and documentation
- Working in angiography and DSA and in mammography with tomosynthesis and vacuum biopsy
Specializations
Devices and systems they use
- Fixed X-ray system
- Computed tomography (CT) scanner
- Angiography system
- Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
- Fluoroscopy system
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner
- Mammography system
- Mobile C-arm
- Mobile X-ray unit
- Ultrasound system
- Bone densitometer (DXA)
- Hospital Information System (HIS)
- Radiation dosimeter
- Radiation protective apparel (lead apron)
Who they work with
- Radiologists
- Referring physicians
Frequently asked questions
Who operates CT and MRI day to day?
Radiologic technologists independently perform examinations on CT, MRI and other modalities.
Which software do they work with?
With RIS and PACS in a digital workflow.
Who takes care of image quality and radiation protection?
They assess the quality of results, perform quality assurance and handle radiation protection and dosimetry tasks.
Who has first contact with patients?
Radiologic technologists are often the first point of contact for patients.
Are there night and weekend shifts?
Yes, willingness to work them is often required.
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Sources
- Imagebroschüre DVTA mit Berufsbild Medizinische Technologin/Technologe für Radiologie, DVTA e.V. (Dachverband für Technologen/-innen und Analytiker/-innen in der Medizin Deutschland) (DE)
- MT-Berufe-Gesetz § 10 Ausbildungsziel Radiologie, Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (DE)
- Institut für Diagnostische & Interventionelle Radiologie, Caritas-Krankenhaus Bad Mergentheim (BBT-Gruppe) (DE)
- Ausbildung Medizinische/r Technolog:in für Radiologie, Klinikum Dortmund gGmbH (DE)
- Radiologie, Oberösterreichische Gesundheitsholding GmbH, Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Klinikum Steyr (AT)
- Institut für Radiologie, A. ö. Bezirkskrankenhaus Lienz (AT)
- Diagnostische & Interventionelle Radiologie, Spital Limmattal, Institut für Radiologie (CH)
- Klare Rollen in der Radiologie, radiologie24 (swissradiology consulting AG) (CH)
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA Health Care System (veröffentlicht über USAJOBS) (US)
- The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy: Radiography, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, veröffentlicht über Kentucky Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (US)
- Radiologic Technologist / CT, Down East Community Hospital, Machias, Maine (Karriereseite über Bewerbermanagementsystem) (US)