Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Birmingham, Alabama

Salary distribution

Where Birmingham radiologic technologists and technicians fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Medicine and Dentistry

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.2 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Near Vision

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Computers and Electronics

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

2. 02

   Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.

3. 03

   Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.

4. 04

   Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

5. 05

   Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

6. 06

   Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

7. 07

   Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.

8. 08

   Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.