Description
Providing full-service healthcare to every Airman and their family means having specialists available to meet every medical need. It’s the job of the Diagnostic Imaging specialists to assist physicians by taking X-rays of the entire body in settings ranging from surgery centers to imaging rooms. These professionals utilize highly sophisticated equipment and an intimate knowledge of human anatomy to help get these images and treat their patients.
Core Skills
- diagnostic imaging equipment operation
- image acquisition and quality control
- PACS and RIS workflow management
- patient data entry and verification
- radiation safety and compliance
- anatomy-based image positioning
- procedure documentation
- attention to detail
- patient communication
- coordination with physicians and staff
- incident and error reporting
Common Certifications
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification
- State Radiologic Technologist License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIOLOGY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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