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Maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes. (O'Net 29-2034.02)
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| Reported job titles:
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist,
Diagnostic Radiological Technologist,
EEG Technician (Electroencephalographic Technician),
EKG Tech (Electrocardiographic Technician),
Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (ENDT),
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician (MRI Technician)
(view all job titles)
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Career Video
for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians |
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| Locations
| May 2009 |
| hourly rates |
annual rates |
| Average |
Median |
Midrange |
Average |
Median |
Midrange |
| Vermont |
$25.91 |
$25.10 |
$21.54 -
$30.43
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$ 53,900 |
$ 52,210 |
$ 44,800 -
$ 63,290
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| Burlington-South Burlington MSA |
$26.36 |
$25.16 |
$21.65 -
$31.41
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$ 54,830 |
$ 52,330 |
$ 45,040 -
$ 65,330
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
$25.80 |
$24.86 |
$21.31 -
$29.96
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$ 53,660 |
$ 51,710 |
$ 44,330 -
$ 62,310
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| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
$25.16 |
$25.42 |
$21.68 -
$29.62
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$ 52,330 |
$ 52,870 |
$ 45,090 -
$ 61,600
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released June 2010. |
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
(compounded) |
Annual job openings
(due to growth and
net replacements) |
| 2008 |
2018 |
| Vermont |
460 |
514 |
1.1% |
12 |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2010. |
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Vermont |
2008
Employment |
Percent
of Total |
| Hospital Employment (private + state + local) |
321 |
70% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services |
120 |
27% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2010. |
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Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff. |
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Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance. |
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Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician. |
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Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation. |
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Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians. |
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Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. |
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Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient. |
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Assure that sterile and non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials. |
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Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods. |
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Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians updated June 2009 |
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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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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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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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Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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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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Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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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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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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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians updated June 2009 |
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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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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Instructing - Teaching others how to do something. |
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Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians updated July 2004 |
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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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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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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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Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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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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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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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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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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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 Technicians updated June 2009 |
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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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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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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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Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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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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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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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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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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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians updated June 2009 |
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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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Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians 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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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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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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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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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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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians updated June 2009 |
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| No state licenses listed for this occupation.
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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 Technicians updated June 2009 |
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
and Consortium of Vermont Colleges. |
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| 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 Technicians : |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Radiologic Technicians |
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