SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST, CT SCAN

  

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SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST, CT SCAN

Specialty Definition: SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST, CT SCAN

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Operates computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes: Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by RADIOLOGIST (medical ser.) 070.101-090. Administers contrast media orally or assists physician in intravenous administration. Enters data, such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer, using knowledge of radiologic technology and computed tomography. Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient. Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort. Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures. Starts camera to produce radiographs. Evaluates radiographs, video tape, and computer generated information for technical quality. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST, CT SCAN


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

                

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

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HTML Code (1990) (references)

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ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

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INDEX

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2. Bibliography


  

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