Radiologic Technologist
Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Top activities and tasks for this job:
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
- Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Assisting and Caring for Others - administer injections
- Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
- Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
About the test (Full Version)
The HR Avatar Radiologic Technologist Pre-Employment Assessment was designed to help you hire staff in this role. The test provides a whole-person evaluation by measuring job-relevant cognitive ability, personality, knowledge, skills, and relevant behavioral history.
Each component provides important data for hiring decisions. Cognitive ability has been linked to overall job performance in most jobs and correlates with a candidate's
ability to learn new skills and to solve complex problems. Personality characteristics determine how well the candidate will fit-in with a corporate culture. Knowledge and skills indicate how much training will be needed before a new employee becomes productive. Finally, relevant behavioral history detects counter-productive behaviors that can impact job performance.
The Radiologic Technologist test includes an animated work simulation in which candidates meet customers, colleagues and supervisors in a job-related context. Post-test surveys indicate the majority of candidates react favorably to these simulations.
The specific attributes measured include:
Cognitive Ability
- Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
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Behavioral History
- History Survey - Performance
- History Survey - Tenure
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Personality
- Adaptability
- Drive
- Integrity
- Teamwork
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Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Emotional Self-Control
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Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute. The overall score weighs each of the factors based on research and analysis from the U.S. Government's Occupational Information Network (O*Net). O*Net represents over a decade of dedicated research evaluating the relative importance of various factors that lead to success in almost 1,000 different job roles.
The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.
More information about this Job
Annual US Wages (2019) |
Bottom 10%: | | $41,480 or less |
Bottom 25%: | | $49,580 or less |
Median: | | $60,510 (Average) |
Top 25%: | | $74,660 or more |
Top 10%: | | $89,760 or more |
Hourly US Wages (2019) |
Bottom 10%: | | $19.94 or less |
Bottom 25%: | | $23.84 or less |
Median: | | $29.09 (Average) |
Top 25%: | | $35.89 or more |
Top 10%: | | $43.15 or more |
US Employment Statistics |
2018: | | 210,500 |
2028 (projected): | | 229,500 |
Annual U.S. Job Openings: | 14,000 |
Top Knowledge Requirements
- Customer and Personal Service
- Medicine and Dentistry
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Physics
- Clerical
- Psychology
- Biology
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Top Skills
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Service Orientation
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Top Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Near Vision
- Inductive Reasoning
- Deductive Reasoning
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Education Requirements |
Post-Secondary Certificate: | | 24% |
Some College: | | 4% |
Associate's Degree (2 yr): | | 63% |
Bachelor's Degree: | | 3% |
Professional Degree: | | 6% |
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role who have their highest education in each category. |
Related Work Experience Requirements |
None: | | 48% |
1 - 3 Months: | | 4% |
3 - 6 Months: | | 7% |
6 Months - 1 Year: | | 4% |
1 - 2 Years: | | 25% |
2 - 4 Years: | | 10% |
This graphic shows the percentage of people in this role whose related work experience before they entered this position falls into each category. |
Alternate Titles for this Role: 3D Technologist, Angiogram Special Procedures Technologist, CAT Scan Technologist (Computed Axial Tomography Technologist), Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist (CT RT), Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist), CT Scan Special Procedures Technologist, CT Scan Technologist (Computed Tomography Scan Technologist), Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, Imaging Specialist, Interventional Radiologic Technologist, Mammographer, Mammography Technologist, Radiographer, Radiographer Technologist, Radiographer, Mammographer, Radiologic Technologist (RT), Radiological Technologist, Radiology Technologist, Radiology Therapist, Skiagrapher, Staff Radiographer, Staff Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist, X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech)
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