Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 1,048 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 77% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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