Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.99
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.95
Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.95
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.94
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.94
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.94
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.93
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.93
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.93
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.92
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.91
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.89

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Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.88
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.88
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.87
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.87
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.86
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.85
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.85
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.84
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.82
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.79
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.78
Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.76
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.76
Transport patients to or from exam rooms.75
Maintain a current file of examination protocols.75
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.75
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.70
Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.70

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Active Listening69
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension69
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service Orientation63
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness63
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Speaking60
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking56
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring56
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation and Control53
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring53
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Quality Control Analysis50
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

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Time Management50
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Writing50
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning47
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving47
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Instructing44
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies41
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources41
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Systems Analysis38
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Troubleshooting38
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Systems Evaluation31
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Persuasion28
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Equipment Maintenance25
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection25
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Management of Material Resources25
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Science25
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Programming22
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing22
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Financial Resources13
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis6
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

English Language84
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Medicine and Dentistry80
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service79
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Biology77
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Physics75
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Computers and Electronics71
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics65
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry64
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Education and Training64
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security57
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Engineering and Technology50
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Administrative49
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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Administration and Management47
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Psychology45
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Production and Processing43
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Telecommunications42
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Mechanical40
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Communications and Media39
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Personnel and Human Resources39
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Law and Government38
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Sociology and Anthropology34
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Therapy and Counseling33
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Foreign Language32
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Transportation23
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Economics and Accounting22
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Philosophy and Theology20
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Design19
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sales and Marketing17
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Building and Construction16
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Food Production12
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Geography9
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
History and Archeology7
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Fine Arts4
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Information Ordering72
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision72
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning66
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning66
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Clarity66
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition63
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Selective Attention56
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Flexibility of Closure53
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

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Perceptual Speed53
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Written Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Arm-Hand Steadiness50
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Control Precision50
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Trunk Strength50
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visualization50
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Manual Dexterity47
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination47
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Time Sharing47
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Speed of Closure44
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Auditory Attention41
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Extent Flexibility41
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Memorization41
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Static Strength41
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Visual Color Discrimination41
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Wrist-Finger Speed35
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Hearing Sensitivity31
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Depth Perception28
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Fluency of Ideas28
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Mathematical Reasoning28
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility28
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Rate Control28
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time28
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation28
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Dynamic Strength25
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength25
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Gross Body Coordination25
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Night Vision25
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Originality25
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Peripheral Vision25
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Sound Localization25
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Stamina25
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Glare Sensitivity22
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Spatial Orientation22
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement19
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others96
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Working with Computers94
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates89
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information88
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge82
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Controlling Machines and Processes80
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public80
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards79
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Getting Information77
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems75
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Processing Information74
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Training and Teaching Others73
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials72
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing General Physical Activities72
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work71
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Developing and Building Teams68
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships68
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings67
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others66
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Handling and Moving Objects65
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Analyzing Data or Information64
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Scheduling Work and Activities63
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events62
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization61
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Thinking Creatively60
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others58
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Performing Administrative Activities58
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information55
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People55
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others54
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coaching and Developing Others53
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates53
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment53
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Developing Objectives and Strategies51
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others44
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Staffing Organizational Units44
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources42
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment42
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment40
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment24
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Selling or Influencing Others22
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail92
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness80
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Cooperation75
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Empathy69
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Integrity66
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Stress Tolerance60
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Self-Control59
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Sincerity53
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Social Orientation52
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Adaptability47
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Achievement Orientation43
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

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Perseverance39
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Intellectual Curiosity38
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Self-Confidence38
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Optimism37
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Humility31
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Initiative28
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Tolerance for Ambiguity16
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Innovation12
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Leadership Orientation11
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic82
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Conventional68
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative65
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Social40
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising0
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day96%
Exposed to Radiation
- Every day96%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day78%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others79%
- Contact with others most of the time14%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day82%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day82%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
E-Mail
- Every day78%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day79%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important64%
- Very important18%
- Important11%
Time Pressure
- Every day75%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Never11%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day68%
- Once a week or more but not every day18%
- Never11%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important54%
- Very important32%
- Fairly important11%

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Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)54%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)29%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)11%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important63%
- Important19%
- Not important at all11%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day36%
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility52%
- High responsibility22%
- Moderate responsibility11%
- Limited responsibility11%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important43%
- Very important36%
- Fairly important14%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results43%
- Important results25%
- Moderate results25%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Every day46%
- Once a week or more but not every day36%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious46%
- Very serious25%
- Serious11%
- Fairly serious18%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom25%
- Some freedom50%
- Limited freedom25%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually43%
- More than half the time29%
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time18%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom39%
- Some freedom25%
- Limited freedom25%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important33%
- Very important30%
- Important15%
- Fairly important19%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility36%
- High responsibility21%
- Moderate responsibility25%
- Limited responsibility14%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours29%
- 40 hours71%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually19%
- More than half the time37%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time15%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day39%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Never11%
Conflict Situations
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week36%
- Once a year or more but not every month18%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually21%
- More than half the time36%
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time29%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive14%
- Highly competitive43%
- Moderately competitive21%
- Slightly competitive18%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually21%
- More than half the time21%
- About half the time18%
- Less than half the time32%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually18%
- More than half the time29%
- About half the time18%
- Less than half the time29%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important19%
- Very important22%
- Important22%
- Fairly important11%
- Not important at all26%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Once a year or more but not every month44%
- Never11%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time32%
- Less than half the time50%
Degree of Automation
- Moderately automated43%
- Slightly automated46%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day25%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never46%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day18%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never43%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Never50%
Public Speaking
- Every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never46%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time14%
- Less than half the time32%
- Never39%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never61%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time52%
- Never33%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day14%
- Never68%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never68%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never86%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never89%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never89%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)14%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)86%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never93%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never89%
Exposed to High Places
- Never89%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never89%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never96%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never96%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never96%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Post-secondary certificate
Bachelor’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Medical software
eClinicalWorks EHR software, Medical procedure coding software, MEDITECH software, Virtual reality computed tomography CT imaging software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Categorization or classification software
Diagnostic and procedural coding software
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Object or component oriented development software
R
Data base user interface and query software
Structured data entry software
Information retrieval or search software
Information systems integration software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
Process x-rays or other medical images.
Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
Prepare medications or medical solutions.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Record patient medical histories.
Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
Check quality of diagnostic images.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.

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Position patients for treatment or examination.
Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.
Maintain medical facility records.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
Enter patient or treatment data into computers.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train medical providers.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Manage healthcare operations.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Computed Tomography (Ct) Technician
Diagnostic Imaging Specialty (Alternate Title: Radiology Specialist)
Mammography Technologist

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology