Quizizz Video: Day in the Life of a Radiologic Technologist

What is Troy Osorno's profession?

• Radiologic Technologist

• General Practitioner

• Pharmacist

• Nurse

Where does Troy work?

• Maui Medical Group

• Kaiser Permanente

• Cleveland Clinic

• Johns Hopkins Hospital

What is the most common x-ray performed?

• Arm X-Ray

• Leg X-Ray

• Chest X-Ray

• Skull X-Ray

What markers are used to indicate the sides in an x-ray?

• A and B

• Front and Back

• 1 and 2

• R and L

What does the 'R' marker indicate in an x-ray image?

• Radiation level

• Ready

• Right side

• Rear

What does Troy do when not assisting patients?

• Takes a break

• Waits for more patients

• Reads medical journals

• Leaves early

What variety of patients might need an x-ray?

• Only adults

• Only elderly patients

• Babies to very old patients

• Only teenagers

What types of x-rays might be ordered?

• Only chest x-rays

• Only limb x-rays

• A wide variety, from skull to foot

• Only dental x-rays

Why is variety in x-ray exams exciting for Troy?

• It's less work

• It keeps the job interesting

• It's more predictable

• It's more challenging