What does a temporary radiology technologist do?

Temporary radiology technologists work on a short- or long -term basis to cover staff shortages at radiology centers or health care facilities. Your job duties as a temporary radiology technologist are similar to those of staff technologists; you use radiologic equipment, such as x-ray or mammography machines, to collect images of the patient as requested by their physician. The images are forwarded to a radiologist to interpret and determine a diagnosis of the patient's condition. In this role, you review each imaging assignment, alert other caregivers to the potential impact of radiology imaging on the treatment of a patient, and ensure the safety of the area while using radiographic equipment.