Hard Skills
AdvancedRadiation Safety and ProtectionThe practice of protecting patients and healthcare workers from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation through the use of shielding, distance, and time protocols.
IntermediateRadiographic PositioningThe technical ability to manipulate a patient's body and the imaging equipment to obtain the specific anatomical views requested by physicians.
IntermediatePACS and DICOM ProficiencyThe technical management of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine standard for storing and transmitting medical images.
AdvancedEquipment Quality ControlPerforming routine performance tests on X-ray, CT, or MRI machinery to ensure equipment operates within manufacturer and safety specifications.