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4R0X1 Diagnostic Imaging

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Overview

A Diagnostic Imaging specialist assists physicians by taking X-rays of the entire body in surgery centers and imaging rooms. The specialist uses sophisticated imaging equipment and knowledge of human anatomy to obtain images and treat patients.

Minimum ASVAB: G 50

ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19

Program scope has not been reviewed.

Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.

Source: dafecd-atch4-2025-10-31 (source date 2025-10). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Skill levels: 4R011 helper · 4R031 apprentice · 4R051 journeyman · 4R071 craftsman

Core Skills

  • Radiologist assistance during special procedures
  • Radiation protection and transmission-based precautions
  • Patient and equipment preparation for procedures

Civilian Career Paths

Career associations are editorial assessments of the cited evidence, not an official crosswalk unless the evidence explicitly says so. O*NET supplies civilian occupation information, not proof of a military match. Related experience does not confer civilian qualifications. Tasks and tools below describe civilian work, not military training.

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Military experience producing diagnostic images, preparing patients and equipment, and assisting radiologists directly overlaps with civilian radiography work.

How to prepare: Ask an accredited radiography program to assess your military transcripts and documented clinical experience for remaining education and clinical requirements, then verify certification-exam eligibility with the relevant certifying organization. Contact the intended state's health board to confirm its licensing requirements, including whether accredited-program graduation and a state exam or credentialing-organization certification are required.

What the civilian work involves
  • Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
  • Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
  • Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

Notes & Sources

  • Radiologic technologists typically need an associate degree, and employers typically require or prefer certification even where the state does not require it.
Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (4R0X1)

    [1] Specialty Summary section "DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING"; normalized cached text lines 13201-13224; explicit AFSC match for 4R0X1

    Supports: Radiologist assistance during special procedures, Radiation protection and transmission-based precautions, Patient and equipment preparation for procedures, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 29-2034.00)

  2. O*NET: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 29-2034.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic and MRI Technologists

    [3] What They Do; How to Become One, Education and Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; retrieved 23 September 2026

    Supports: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 29-2034.00)

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Predecessor codes

Historical codes with documented links to 4R0X1. Each history page explains the change.

4R0X2Nuclear Medicine90330Apprentice Radiologic Specialist90350Radiologic Specialist90370Radiologic Technician

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