Radiographer

A person specially trained to operate a machine to take X-ray photographs or radiographs. Also called diagnostic radiographer.

A person specially trained ‘to use X-rays or radioactive isotopes in the treatment of patients.

A person trained in the technique of taking X-ray pictures of parts of the body.

An allied health professional for whom the American Medical Association’s Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) has accredited education programs.

An individual trained in the techniques of taking X-ray pictures of areas of the body is known as a diagnostic radiographer. One who is trained to treat patients with radiotheray is a therapeutic radiographer.

A radiologic technologist specializing in the production of images for medical diagnosis. Such images include radiographs (x-ray images), computed-tomography (CT) scans, mammograms, and magnetic resonance images (MRIs).

Someone skilled in capturing X-ray images.