Radiography technician vs lead radiologic technologist

Differences between radiography technician and lead radiologic technologist duties and responsibilities

Radiography technician example responsibilities.

• Manage imaging databases and relate processes including image file compression and EMR implementations.
• Used OEC c-arm, used PACS, CR and teleradiography.
• Operate GE c-arm to assist doctors with orthopedic, vascular, and pain management surgery in the operating room.
• Perform diagnostic imaging during nerve block and surgical procedures in outpatient surgery center.
• Conform to the principles of ALARA.
• Schedule MRI's and obtain accurate medical information prior to the procedure.
Show more

Lead radiologic technologist example responsibilities.

• Initiate, achieve and comply with ACR accreditation standards.
• Develop and manage resources to include payroll, non-payroll, and capital equipment budgets as well as space requirements.
• Manage ACR accreditation compliance process.
• Full range of supervisor duties including payroll, performance evaluations, budgetary oversight, new staff orientation and training.
• Experience using PACS, digital radiology equipment, digital mammography equipment and electronic medical records.
• Perform radiation safety for patients and assure radiation safety for personnel during procedure by maintaining radiation dosages as low as possible.
Show more