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radiographer

[rā′dē·og′rəfər] .

radiographer [ra″de-og´rah-fer]

a radiologic technologist whose work is the making of diagnostic radiographs. Duties include positioning patients for radiologic examinations; determining the proper voltage, current, and exposure time for each radiograph and adjusting the x-ray equipment; the production of radiographs as requested; developing the x-ray film; and assisting the radiologist in special procedures and in preparation of radiopaque contrast media. Graduates of approved programs who pass the certifying examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists are designated (ARRT), Registered Technologist.

radiographer (rā´dēog´r

fur),

n a specialist or technician in radiography.

radiographer anatomy,

n See anatomy, radiographic.

radiographer contrast,

n See contrast, radiographic.

radiographer density,

n See density, radiographic.

radiographer diagnosis,

n See diagnosis, radiographic.

radiographer examination,

n See examination, radiographic.

radiographer grid,

n a clear plastic device with the horizontal and vertical wires crossing each other at intervals of 1 mm; used in radiography techniques for the purpose of measurement.

radiographer interpretation,

n See interpretation, radiographic.

radiographer localization,

n See localization, radiographic.

radiographer, oral,

n a specialist or technician in oral radiography.

radiographer survey,

n See survey, radiographic.

radiographer

a radiological technologist whose work is the making of diagnostic radiographs. Duties depend on legislative constraints but may include positioning animals for radiological examinations; determining the proper voltage, current and exposure time for each radiograph and adjusting the x-ray equipment; the production of radiographs requested by the veterinarian; developing the x-ray film; and assisting the radiologist in special procedures and in the preparation of radiopaque contrast media.

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