3d technologist vs x-ray technician

Differences between 3d technologist and x-ray technician duties and responsibilities

3d technologist example responsibilities.

• Open and close department independently and also assist surgical staff by managing QC and providing radiopharmaceuticals as needed for procedures.
• Construct and model 3D files for GPS grading equipment.
• Maintain adequate dose for each exam, and follow ALARA principle.
• Prepare supply of radiopharmaceuticals for patient use and perform quality control on the hot lab equipment.
• Perform general nuclear medicine procedures including bone, thyroid, renal, lung and gallbladder scans, etc.
• Assist in surgical cases in general, orthopedics, gyn, podiatry with limit training in vascular and robotic assist surgeries.
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X-ray technician example responsibilities.

• Manage day-to-day operation of PACS equipment including image archiving.
• Train personnel in triage, first aid, and CPR.
• Put patients into rooms, pull charts, and learned EMR as the office transition to electronic records.
• Input patient information in to the EMR, room patients, assist the doctor in all in office procedures.
• Provide mobile x-rays and EKG's for nursing homes, state hospital, and patients unable to leave their homes.
• Produce quality images using c-arm during surgical procedures.
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