- Patient Preparation and Care:

- Verify physician orders and review patient medical histories or contraindications.

- Explain the scanning procedure to ease anxiety and answer patient questions.

- Position patients accurately using pillows, straps, or immobilization devices to get transparent images. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

- Equipment Operation:

- Set up, calibrate, and operate X-ray machines, fluoroscopy units, and CT scanners.

- Adjust technical factors such as voltage, current, and exposure time based on the body part and patient size.

- Prepare and administer contrast media (or assist with intravenous/oral contrast delivery) for CT scans when required, monitoring patients for adverse reactions. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

- Radiation Safety and Compliance:

- Follow strict radiation safety guidelines to minimize exposure for patients, staff, and yourself.

- Use lead aprons, thyroid shields, and collimation, and wear personal radiation dosimeters.

- Adhere to hospital protocols, infection control policies,



and privacy standards such as HIPAA. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

- Image Evaluation and Processing:

- Review captured X-ray and CT images immediately for diagnostic quality, clarity, and proper anatomical coverage.

- Retake poor or blurry images before the patient leaves.

- Transmit and archive completed scans via Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and update Electronic Health Records (EHR). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

- Equipment Maintenance and Collaboration:

- Perform routine daily checks, cleaning, and quality-control tests on imaging machines.

- Report mechanical malfunctions or service needs promptly.

- Work closely with radiologists, physicians, and nurses to coordinate patient diagnoses and emergency or trauma imaging. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 X-Ray & CT Technician (Hyderabad)
🏢 Navjeevan hospital
📍 Hyderabad