An X-Ray Technician, or X-Ray Tech, performs X-ray imaging tests. Their duties include preparing patients for testing, operating X-ray machines and maintaining equipment.
Un X-Ray Technician debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un X-Ray Technician debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Interpreting the order for the test to determine what body parts need imaging
- Explaining the test to patients and positioning them to make the test possible
- Setting the controls on X-ray equipment in preparation for imaging
- Checking X-ray images and retaking them as needed to ensure clarity
- Cleaning and performing routine maintenance tasks to keep X-ray equipment operating smoothly
- Sending X-ray images to other medical providers for reading
Un X-Ray Technician competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Strong oral communication skills to provide clear instructions to patients during testing
- Critical thinking skills to interpret orders
- Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot problems with equipment
- Attentive to detail to set equipment properly and maintain accurate records
- Observational skills to spot problems with images and ensure that patients remain correctly positioned
- Computer skills to use picture archiving and communications systems and medical records software
