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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical · SOC 29-2034
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$80,110
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
14,000
Proj. Annual Openings
230,490
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure2.6%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Social Perceptiveness
3.Reading Comprehension
4.Speaking
5.Service Orientation
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Common titles: Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech), Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT), Imaging Technologist (Imaging Tech), Mammographer, Radiographer, Radiologic Technologist (RT)
Representative Tasks
- •Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- •Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- •Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
- •Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- •Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
- •Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
- •Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
- •Position patients for treatment or examination.
- •Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Tools & Technologies
eClinicalWorks EHR software · hotMEDITECH software · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotDiagnostic and procedural coding softwareMedical procedure coding softwareVirtual reality computed tomography CT imaging software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
2.6%
Avg AI Exposure
14
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 93% Bright |
| Median Salary | $80,110 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |