Limited radiology technician

A limited radiology technician perform x-rays of patients and deliver the images to requester. They make no diagnosis but still work closely with patients, explaining procedures, operating the X-ray and other associated equipment. Technical aspects include positioning patients for X-rays, determining appropriate angle and height of X-ray equipment, and calculating radiation dosages needed to create X-rays of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast, enabling the physician to make an accurate diagnosis.

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• Justin Paskett, Healthcare Education Consultant at the Center for Excellence in Higher Education.

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