Diagnostic X-ray Technologist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Medical Technicians
- Minor : Radiological Technologists
Summary
Specialized professionals in medical institutions who perform image diagnosis using X-rays, CT, MRI, etc., and provide diagnostic images to physicians.
Description
Diagnostic X-ray technologists operate equipment according to the patient's body parts, conducting X-ray imaging and CT/MRI examinations at optimal doses. They handle patient positioning, setting imaging conditions, dose management, image processing, and quality control (QA/QC), providing safe and high-precision diagnostic images. They also perform radiation protection and equipment maintenance inspections, working as part of the medical team in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare staff.
Future Outlook
With an aging society, the demand for image diagnosis is on an increasing trend, and new roles such as collaboration with AI technology and remote diagnosis support are expected.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Polite and courteous / Sharp observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Clinic Work / Health Checkup Center Work / Hospital Work / Night Emergency / Outpatient Examination
Career Path
Chief Radiation Technologist → Radiation Therapy Technologist → Quality Control Staff → Education and Training Staff → Director of Radiology
Required Skills
CT/MRI Equipment Operation / Dose Management / Medical Image Processing / Patient Positioning / X-ray Imaging
Recommended Skills
Emergency Response Procedures / Medical Information Standards / Quality Management / Radiation Protection Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor positioning errors or dose setting mistakes can affect diagnosis. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required to explain procedures to patients and provide reassurance. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Examination equipment and technologies evolve rapidly, requiring continuous learning. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly involves routine equipment operation and image verification, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Radiologic Technologist License
Aliases
- Radiation Technologist
- X-ray Technologist
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