Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic imaging procedures Explains procedures and process to patients Moves imaging equipment into the specified position; determines exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, the portion of the body involved, and the degree of penetration required; and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors and produce images of proper detail, density, and accuracy Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patients and staff Performs specialized and routine diagnostic radiology procedures Processes images and reviews them for proper identification and quality control Prepares images for reading by the radiologist or requesting physician Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed