Text: Radiology Nature of the Work

Radiology technologists and technicians take x-rays and administer

nonradioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. Some
specialize in diagnostic imaging technologies, such as computerized tomography (CT)
and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Radiology technologists and technicians, also referred to as radiographers ,

produce x-ray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing
medical problems. They prepare patients for radiology examinations by explaining the
procedure, removing articles such as jewelry, through which x-rays cannot pass, and
positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. To
prevent unnecessary radiation exposure, these workers surround the exposed area with
radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x-ray beam.
Radiographers position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the
appropriate area of a patient's body. Using instruments similar to a measuring tape, they
may measure the thickness of the section to be radiographed and set controls on the x-
ray machine to produce radiographs of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast.
They place the x-ray film under the part of the patient's body to be examined and make
the exposure. They then remove the film and develop it.

Experienced radiographers may perform more complex imaging procedures. For

fluoroscopies, radiographers prepare a solution of contrast medium for the patient to
drink, allowing the radiologist (a physician who interprets radiographs) to see soft
tissues in the body. Some radiographers, called CT technologists, operate CT scanners
to produce cross-sectional images of patients. Radiographers who operate machines that
use strong magnets and radio waves, rather than radiation, to create an image are called
MRI technologists .

Radiology technologists and technicians must follow physicians' orders precisely

and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their
patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure.

In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiology

technologists and technicians keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment.
They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate equipment purchases, or manage a
radiology department.

- Retire do texto em Inglês as expressões abaixo:

1- Tecnólogos em radiologia realizam raios-x.

2- Tecnólogos em radiologia administram material não radioativo nas correntes
sanguíneas dos pacientes.
3- Tecnólogos em radiologia produzem filmes de raios-x de partes do corpo
humano.
4- Tecnólogos em radiologia preparam pacientes para exames radiológicos.
5- Tecnólogos em radiologia posicionam o equipamento radiográfico no ângulo e
altura corretos.
6- Tecnólogos em radiologia medem a espessura da secção que será radiografada.
7- Tecnólogos em radiologia controlam a máquina de raios-x.
8- Tecnólogos em radiologia colocam o filme de raios-x embaixo da parte do corpo
do paciente que será examinada.
9- Tecnólogos em radiologia removem o filme e revelam-no.
10- Tecnólogos em radiologia experientes podem realizar procedimentos de imagens
mais complexas.
11- Tecnólogos em radiologia preparam solução de meio de contraste para o
paciente beber.
12- O radiologista interpreta radiografias.
13- Tecnólogos em radiologia operam scanners de TC para gerar imagens
transversais dos pacientes.
14- Radioágrafos que operam máquinas que utilizam ímãs fortes e ondas de rádio,
ao invés de radiação, para criar uma imagem são chamados tecnólogos MRI.
15- Tecnólogos e técnicos de radiologia devem seguir precisamente as ordens
médicas e conforme as normas relativas ao uso de radiação devem se proteger,
os seus pacientes, e seus colegas da exposição desnecessária.
16- Tecnólogos em radiologia mantêm registros dos pacientes.
17- Tecnólogos em radiologia ajustam e fazem a manutenção dos equipamentos.
18- Tecnólogos em radiologia preparam a escala de trabalho.
19- Tecnólogos em radiologia avaliam a compra de equipamentos.
20- Tecnólogos em radiologia gerenciam o departamento de radiologia.
21- Circule o pronome they (eles,elas) no texto e identifique o termo a que ele se refere.

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