A professional who operates radiologic equipment to produce radiographs (x rays) of body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by radiologist . Responsibilities include:

• Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• May operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• May specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x rays for detection of breast tumors and be known as Radiologic Technologist, Mammogram.