Radiologic technicians greet patients and explain diagnostic testing procedures. Following a prescription outlined by the patient's physician, the technician performs the imaging.

- Preparing the patient for the procedure.
- Explaining how the procedure works to the patient and ensuring that they are comfortable.
- Ensure that the patient is positioned properly in order to get the best quality x-ray.
- Adjust the equipment to obtain the correct angle. Knowledge of how to use the x-ray equipment is a must.
- To check the quality of X – ray before the patient leaves the department.
- To perform bedside X – rays.
- To perform theatre calls (C-arm) whenever required.
- To perform / assist with Radiologists for the following procedures like IVP, MCU, AUG etc.,
- Taking preventive steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Ultra sound

- To assist the Ultra sonogram examination as per the instruction given by Radiologist.
- To assist the special procedures (eg., Biopsy).
- To assist in performing routine & bedside ultra sound procedures.
- Film images / scans utilizing appropriate window level settings and formats; archives images & data.
- Identify the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and make accommodations for such differences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional & chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
- Observe all organizational and diagnostic imaging departmental policies and procedures.

CT (Computed Tomography) Scan

- Explain procedure to the patient, verify patient history and confirm appropriateness of ordered.




- Select appropriate software for the study, utilizing a variety of software programs, based on imaging principles, area of interest to be demonstrated and patient conditions, enter data in the required column.
- Position and immobilize patient in order to obtain diagnostic images of area interest, may administer contrast media orally or assist staff nurse or Radiologist in intravenous administration.
- Recognize adverse reactions or changes in patient condition and react appropriately.
- Observe all standards for radiation safety / protection in order to minimize dose.
- Utilize scanning techniques, select best plane, acquisition method ( eg., Spiral, agile ), parameters ( e.g., Slice thickness, MA, time algorithm, pitch ) to best demonstrate anatomy & pathology in studies such as those performed for the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis & musculoskeletal.
- Modify protocols as indicated by presence of pathology or trauma.
- May perform special procedures such as 3D studies, biopsies, drainage & aspiration, CT arthrography, CT angiography & interventional CT.




- Evaluate images on display screen for diagnostic quality & presence of artifacts; evaluate computer generated information for technical quality; take corrective action as indicated to ensure image quality.
- Film images / scans utilizing appropriate window level settings and formats; archives images & data.
- Identify the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and make accommodations for such differences.

MRI

- Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional & chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
- Observe all organizational and diagnostic imaging departmental policies and procedures.
- To ensure that the rooms and equipment’s are kept clean.
- To ensure that the consent form is duly filled up.
- To ensure that no metals are present in the patient's body before entering the MR room.
- To explain to the patient before starting the procedure.
- To perform the MRI scan as per the instruction given by the doctors / Radiologist.
- To check the quality of images before the patient leaves the scan room.
- The contrast procedure is carried out according to the instruction given by the Radiologists.
- To check the liquid helium level/chiller temp and pressure/room temperature on a daily basis.
- To ensure that the equipment's are in proper working conditions and incase of any problem inform the Medical Physicist / Biomedical Engineer.
- To participate in training and educational programs.
- To maintain the breakdown logbook/incident book.
- To check the stock of contrast media and films regularly.
- To see that the patient’s films and reports are dispatched to the dispatch counter at the proper time.

📌 Radiographer (Tiruchirappalli)
🏢 Apollo Group
📍 Tiruchirappalli