How a radiologic technologist / technician can use AI, task by task

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Exam: [x-ray, treatment photo]
Protocol: [positioning, exposure]

List positioning, safety and processing steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Imaging type: [x-ray, CT, MRI]
Quality criteria: [positioning, exposure, artifacts]

Make a quality checklist and common faults with fixes. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Equipment: [ventilator, anesthesia, therapy]
Settings: [parameters]

Summarize settings and safety checks as study notes. No patient details. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Preparation: [sterile solution, compound]
Standards: [USP, facility SOP]

Make a step checklist with calculations to double-check and documentation. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Session or task: [therapy, sampling]
Equipment: [list]

List prep and calibration steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Equipment: [ventilator, anesthesia, therapy]
Settings: [parameters]

Summarize settings and safety checks as study notes. No patient details. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Procedure or treatment: [describe]
What I monitor: [vitals, EKG, reactions]

List normal ranges, warning signs, escalation steps, and reassuring phrases for patients. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Imaging type: [x-ray, CT, MRI]
Quality criteria: [positioning, exposure, artifacts]

Make a quality checklist and common faults with fixes. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Procedure: [describe]
My role: [describe]

List prep, sequence and anticipation tips. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Equipment: [anesthesia machine, therapy unit, monitor]
Manufacturer checks: [paste]

Make a pre-use test sequence and log. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Case: [general, no identifiers]
Question: [what you need from colleagues]

Prepare a summary, the question and options. Then play the colleague. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Care: [bathing, dressing, bed care]
Patient needs: [general]

List dignity-preserving steps and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to transport patients to or from exam rooms.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Transfer: [within hospital, between facilities]
Patient needs: [equipment, monitoring, general only]

Make a pre-transfer checklist, handoff points and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Team: [counselors, clinicians, staff]
Issue or goal: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a radiologic technologist / technician. Part of my job is to perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.

Context: The work draws on medicine and dentistry, biology and physics.
Service: [describe]
Issue: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.