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What does a radiologic technologist do?
studies the presence and cause of disease in body tissues, fluids, and cells
operates an ECG machine.
operates a machine that produces visible waves of electrical heart activity
operates an X-ray machine to take images of internal structures
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Correct answer: "operates an X-ray machine to take images of internal structures."
A radiologic technologist (radiographer) performs diagnostic imaging exams — X-rays, and often other modalities such as fluoroscopy, CT, mammography, and sometimes bone densitometry. Typical duties include preparing and positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, applying radiation-safety measures, producing quality images for physician interpretation, and maintaining equipment/records.
The other options describe different roles:
- "Studies the presence and cause of disease in body tissues, fluids, and cells" — clinical/medical laboratory technologist.
- "Operates an ECG machine" and "operates a machine that produces visible waves of electrical heart activity" — electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) or cardiovascular technician.
A radiologic technologist (radiographer) performs diagnostic imaging exams — X-rays, and often other modalities such as fluoroscopy, CT, mammography, and sometimes bone densitometry. Typical duties include preparing and positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, applying radiation-safety measures, producing quality images for physician interpretation, and maintaining equipment/records.
The other options describe different roles:
- "Studies the presence and cause of disease in body tissues, fluids, and cells" — clinical/medical laboratory technologist.
- "Operates an ECG machine" and "operates a machine that produces visible waves of electrical heart activity" — electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) or cardiovascular technician.
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