Imaging Techniques
An image of both Arteries and Veins
What is Angiogram?
Phlebotomy Technician
High school diploma
On-the-job training
Radiologic Technologist
American Registry or Licensing Agency
Phlebotomy Technician
Explaining the procedure to clients
Accurately labeling all samples
Treating all samples correctly
Maintaining confidentiality
Obtaining the correct specimen in the correct manner
Transporting the specimen in the right manner to the designated location
Examples of modalities
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An imaging process which projects the X-ray image onto fluorescent screens, allows one to see real-time images.
What is fluoroscopy?
Medical Technologist requires a 4 year degree in either of these subjects
What is medical technology or life sciences?
Radiation Oncologist
American Board of Radiology
American Osteopathic Board of Radiology
Medical Laboratory Technician
Operate automated instruments
Troubleshoot problems that occur with the equipment
Prepare chemical solutions
Maintaining quality control for tests being performed
Keep accurate records
The different types of radiation therapies
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CAT scan stands for...
What is Computed Axial Tomography?
Another term for a 2 year degree.
What is an associates degree?
Sonographer
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Bone Densitometry technologist
Use a special X-ray machine to measure the density of bone mineral at specific locations of the body
Definition of an MRI
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Uses harmless sound waves to create images through echo's.
What is sonography?
Jobs that require going to medical school and an internship.
Diagnostic Radiologist
Radiation Oncologist
Medical Technologist
American Medical Technologists
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technology
Cardiovascular Interventional technologist
Use special radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment
Take sophisticated images of the circulatory and nervous systems
Medical Technologist Job Responsibilities
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Difference between X-ray and Radiograph
X-ray: used to create image
Radiograph: 2 dimensional image
JRCERT stands for...
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Medical Laboratory Assistant
American Medical Technologists
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
American Association of Medical Assistants
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Services
Diagnostic Radiologist
Use various imaging modalities in the diagnosis of disease and trauma
Conduct the diagnosis of findings for all images produced on clients
Tests performed by Medical Laboratory Assistants
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