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Take x-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. (O'Net 29-2034.01)
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3D Technologist,
Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist,
Bone Densitometrist,
CAT Scan Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist),
CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist,
CT Scan Technologist (Computed Tomography Scan Technologist)
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
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Annual job openings
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net replacements) |
| 2010 |
2020 |
| Vermont |
467 |
539 |
1.4% |
14 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
219 |
251 |
1.4% |
6 |
| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
162 |
187 |
1.4% |
4 |
| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
88 |
104 |
1.7% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, statewide estimates released August 2012, area estimates released April 2013. |
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Vermont |
2010
Employment |
Percent
of Total |
| Hospitals |
350 |
75% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services |
103 |
23% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2012. |
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Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. |
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Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. |
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Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination. |
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Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan. |
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Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images. |
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Operate or oversee operation of radiologic and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. |
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Position and immobilize patient on examining table. |
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Record, process and maintain patient data and treatment records, and prepare reports. |
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Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories. |
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Remove and process film. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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| source: Vermont Department of Labor, Licensed & Certified Occupations in Vermont, 2009. |
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technologists updated June 2008 |
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Related Instructional Programs |
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- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions, Other
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- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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| Occupational Outlook Handbook |
| The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations. |
| Handbook occupations related to Radiologic Technologists : |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians |
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