Radiology Technician (X Ray, CT scan)
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Introduction
Radiology has been a distinct medical specialty with unique technical challenges from its inception. A radiology technician uses diagnostic imaging equipment to help physicians diagnose illnesses and injuries. He or she may use X-ray equipment, a sonography machine, computed tomography (CT Scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or a mammography machine to perform these tests and scans.
Through the use of equipment, radiology technicians produce images of internal organs, bones, and other structures, for diagnostic and treatment purposes. At VIPS, we offer the best paramedical courses in Pune. We make sure that the training of students is being conducted in the most advanced medical surroundings. The equipment that is used is modern and advanced which puts our student’s one step ahead of the other technicians.
A radiology technician works under the supervision of and in cooperation with physicians and radiologists. They enable the physicians and doctors to diagnose and treat the conditions that have come out through the documentation done by the radiology technician.
Job Description
- Adjusting the equipment to ensure quality scan
- Preparing patients for radiological imaging procedures
- Following safety precautions
- Reviewing patient records
- Performing mammography and fluoroscopy, which allows the doctors to view the patient’s soft tissues
Career Prospects
Radiology technicians have numerous job opportunities in private, government, and corporate hospitals, diagnostic centers, and imaging centers. The technicians can work as X-ray technicians, CT technicians, MRI technicians, mammography technicians.
He/she can also specialize in certain diagnostic tests like mammography, bone densitometry, cardiac interventional radiography, and vascular sonography. Some radiologic technologists advance their careers into radiation therapy. These therapists help treat severe conditions like cancer and other diseases by administering radiation treatments.