Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Código O*NET-SOC
29-2034.00

Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.

  • Fuente de datos: BLSPublicado: 2026-08

    Moderado· relativa

    BajoCuatro bandas relativasMuy alto

    Valor por grupo ocupacional

    Escala, base y fuente

    Cuatro bandas relativas (Bajo / Moderado / Alto / Muy alto)

    831 ocupaciones detalladas de la tabla de proyecciones de empleo de BLS. El valor se asigna por código de la National Employment Matrix (NEM), de modo que las ocupaciones que comparten un código NEM reciben la misma banda

    Conjunto de datos de origen (descarga XLSX)

  • Fuente de datos: AnthropicPublicado: 2026-03

    0,000

    0,000Rango de los valores aquí recogidos0,745
    Escala, base y fuente

    Índice de exposición observada, 0–1 tal como se publica

    Mapeado sobre tareas de O*NET

    Publicado por ocupación SOC 2018; toda ocupación O*NET con el mismo código SOC 2018 recibe este valor

    Conjunto de datos de origen (descarga CSV)

  • Fuente de datos: ILOPublicado: 2025

    0,22

    0,09Rango de los valores aquí recogidos0,70

    Valor por grupo ocupacional

    Escala, base y fuente

    Índice de exposición a la IA generativa, 0–1 tal como se publica

    Publicado por grupo primario ISCO-08. Vinculado a esta ocupación, total o parcialmente, aplicando tal como se publicaron las tablas de correspondencia de la U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (ISCO-08 a SOC 2010, SOC 2010 a SOC 2018)

    Conjunto de datos de origen (descarga PDF)

Qué tipo de cifra publica esta fuente

La categoría de BLS es un rango relativo, no un nivel absoluto, y tampoco es una medición de primera mano: agrupa en cuatro bandas los rangos percentiles de la ocupación en varios estudios publicados. No es una previsión de empleo ni de salarios, no es una probabilidad de adopción y no distingue entre automatización y aumento.

Task-level exposure

Solo tareas expuestas

30 tareas evaluadas · 23 tareas con β ≥ 0,5 (76,7%)

β = exposición directa (E1) + 0,5 × exposición con herramientas disponibles (E2), según la definición del repositorio de origen.

  • Unidad de origen: tareas de O*NET 27.2 → código de ocupación de O*NET 31.0
  • Todas las tareas puntuadas figuran en la lista de tareas de O*NET 31.0.
Fuente
OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Versión
gh-main-0471612
Licencia
MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Tareas de las ocupaciones O*NET-SOC 2010 29-2034.00 Radiologic Technologists; 29-2099.06 Radiologic Technicians, que hemos vinculado a esta ocupación mediante la tabla de correspondencia oficial O*NET-SOC 2010 a 2019

Task (O*NET 20.1)Claude.aiRaw / share %APIRaw / share %
Maintain a current file of examination protocols.

29-2099.06

0.002541.70.003152.5
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.

29-2034.00

0.002033.3—0
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.

29-2034.00

0.001525.0—0
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
—00.002847.5
Not observed on any surface — 42 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
—0—0
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
—0—0
Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
—0—0
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
—0—0
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
—0—0
Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
—0—0
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
—0—0
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
—0—0
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
—0—0
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
—0—0
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
—0—0
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
—0—0
Remove and process film.
—0—0
Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, or techniques to staff and provide technical assistance.
—0—0
Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes.
—0—0
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
—0—0
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
—0—0
Collaborate with other medical team members, such as physicians or nurses, to conduct angiography or special vascular procedures.
—0—0
Perform administrative duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
—0—0
Perform scheduled maintenance or minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
—0—0
Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
—0—0
Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
—0—0
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
—0—0
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
—0—0
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
—0—0
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
—0—0
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
—0—0
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.
—0—0
Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
—0—0
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
—0—0
Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.
—0—0
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
—0—0
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
—0—0
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
—0—0
Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.
—0—0
Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
—0—0
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
—0—0
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
—0—0
Transport patients to or from exam rooms.
—0—0
Provide students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
—0—0
Provide assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes.
—0—0
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
—0—0

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

Todas las tareas de O*NET 31.0 (30)

Todas las tareas de O*NET 31.0 de esta ocupación (en inglés, tal como se publicaron; tipo de tarea principal o complementaria). Los valores de exposición no figuran en esta lista; están en la tabla de arriba, junto a cada tarea con la redacción de la versión de O*NET que usó cada fuente.

Tarea (O*NET 31.0)Tipo
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.Principal
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.Principal
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.Principal
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.Principal
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.Principal
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.Principal
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.Principal
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.Principal
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.Principal
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.Principal
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.Principal
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.Principal
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.Principal
Transport patients to or from exam rooms.Principal
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.Principal
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.Principal
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.Principal
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.Principal
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.Principal
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.Principal
Maintain a current file of examination protocols.Principal
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.Principal
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.Principal
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.Principal
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.Principal
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.Principal
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.Principal
Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.Principal
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.Complementaria
Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.Complementaria

Información ocupacional

Perspectivas de empleo (BLS)

Empleo, 2025
234K
Empleo proyectado, 2035
246K
Variación (2025–35)
+5%
Salario anual mediano, 2025
$80.110
Formación habitual para acceder
Associate's degree
mínimo $30.890rango del salario mediano de 825 ocupaciones detalladas, BLS EP 2025–35máximo $559.030

Fuente: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Vínculos con la clasificación coreana (KSCO)

Vínculos de la versión vigente de Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, elaborado por AI Changing Work. Los valores de relación se leen desde la ocupación O*NET-SOC.

Código KSCONombre KSCORelaciónEstado
24620방사선사Esta ocupación es más estrechaconfirmado

Definiciones de relación y estado(kr-direct v1.1)

Descripción ocupacional de la OIT

AI Changing Work vincula a esta ocupación los grupos primarios de la ISCO-08 que figuran abajo aplicando, tal como se publicaron, las tablas de correspondencia de la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales de EE. UU. (BLS) (SOC 2018 a SOC 2010, SOC 2010 a ISCO-08), sin selección caso por caso; cada vínculo puede ser total o parcial.

  • ISCO-08 3211Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians

    Técnicos en aparatos de diagnóstico y tratamiento médico

La definición, las tareas y los ejemplos que siguen son la descripción que hace la OIT de ese grupo primario, no de esta ocupación.

Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians test and operate radiographic, ultrasound and other medical imaging equipment to produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease and other impairments. They may administer radiation treatments to patients under the supervision of a radiologist or other health professional.

Tareas

  • (a) operating or overseeing operation of radiologic, ultrasound and magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes;
  • (b) explaining procedures, observing and positioning patients, and using protection devices to ensure safety and comfort during examination, scan or treatment;
  • (c) position imaging or treatment equipment, monitoring video displays, and adjusting settings and controls according to technical specifications;
  • (d) reviewing and evaluating developed x-rays, video tape or computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, and recording results of procedures;
  • (e) monitoring patients' conditions and reactions, and reporting abnormal signs to a medical practitioner;
  • (f) measuring and recording radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received and used for patients, following prescription issued by a medical practitioner;
  • (g) administering, detecting and mapping radiopharmaceuticals or radiation in patients' bodies, using radioisotope, camera or other equipment for diagnosing and treating diseases;
  • (h) recording and disposing of radioactive materials and storing radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.

Ocupaciones de ejemplo

Diagnostic medical radiographer · Magnetic resonance imaging technologist · Mammographer · Medical radiation therapist · Nuclear medicine technologist · Radiographer · Sonographer

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

Vocabulario ocupacional ESCO

Cada entrada de abajo está emparejada con esta ocupación en el ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk publicado (versión 1, 2022). Los tipos de correspondencia son los de esa tabla; la redacción es de AI Changing Work.

  • técnico de imagen en medicina nuclear/técnica de imagen en medicina nuclearESCO 2269.8.2Esta ocupación es más amplia

    Los técnicos de imagen en medicina nuclear planifican, preparan y realizan exámenes, procedimientos de posprocesamiento y tratamiento de medicina nuclear con una amplia gama de equipos y técnicas utilizando radiografías, resonancia magnética y radiofármacos.

  • técnico en imagen para diagnóstico/técnica en imagen para diagnósticoESCO 2269.8.1Esta ocupación es más amplia

    Los técnicos en imagen para diagnóstico planifican, preparan y realizan pruebas de diagnóstico por la imagen y posprocesamiento de imágenes con una amplia gama de equipos y técnicas que utilizan rayos X, campos magnéticos fuertes o resonancia magnética (RMI) y sonido de alta frecuencia (ultrasonido).

  • técnico en radiología/técnica en radiologíaESCO 2269.8Esta ocupación es más amplia

    Los técnicos en radiología utilizan una serie de tecnologías para examinar, tratar y cuidar a los pacientes. Trabajan en los campos del diagnóstico médico por la imagen, la radioterapia y la medicina nuclear y aplican radiaciones ionizantes, ultrasonidos, resonancia magnética y fuentes radiactivas.

Fuente: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

Licencia: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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Vínculos con la clasificación francesa (ROME)

Vínculos entre esta ocupación y fichas ROME 4.0, establecidos por AI Changing Work con modelos de IA. Las relaciones se leen desde el lado de esta ocupación. Los vínculos marcados como «provisional» se adoptaron basándose únicamente en los juicios de dos evaluadores de la misma familia de modelos (Claude), o mediante una regla del operador aplicada a esos juicios, por lo que se sustentan en evidencia más débil que los vínculos confirmados.

Código ROMEDenominación ROME (francés)Relación
J1306Manipulateur / Manipulatrice d'électroradiologie médicaleEsta ocupación es más estrechaprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.

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Vínculos con la clasificación española (CNO-11)

Vínculos entre esta ocupación y ocupaciones CNO-11, establecidos por AI Changing Work con modelos de IA. Las relaciones se leen desde el lado de esta ocupación.

Código CNO-11Denominación CNO-11 (español)Relación
3312Técnicos en imagen para el diagnósticoEsta ocupación es más estrecha

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Vínculos con la clasificación alemana (KldB)

Vínculos entre esta ocupación y ocupaciones KldB, establecidos por AI Changing Work con modelos de IA. Las relaciones se leen desde el lado de esta ocupación.

Código KldBDenominación KldB (alemán)Relación
81232Medizinisch-technische Berufe in der Radiologie - fachlich ausgerichtete TätigkeitenEsta ocupación es más estrecha
81233Medizinisch-technische Berufe in der Radiologie - komplexe SpezialistentätigkeitenRelacionada, no equivalente

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Vínculos con la clasificación japonesa (JSCO)

Vínculos entre esta ocupación y ocupaciones JSCO, establecidos por AI Changing Work con modelos de IA. Las relaciones se leen desde el lado de esta ocupación.

Código JSCODenominación JSCO (japonés)Relación
141診療放射線技師Mismo alcance

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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