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radiologic technologist

radiologic technologist

5.4
A person who takes pictures of the inside of the body like X-rays and CT scans
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪk tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tecnólogo radiológico
  • A skilled radiologic technologist is essential in hospitals.

Examples

  • The radiologic technologist took my X-ray quickly.

  • The radiologic technologist assisted the doctor by taking detailed X-rays of the patient’s chest.

  • A skilled radiologic technologist can help ensure that diagnostic images are both accurate and safe for patients.

  • After completing her training, she began working as a radiologic technologist in a busy city hospital.

  • As a skilled radiologic technologist, she performs X-rays and CT scans to assist in diagnosing patients.

  • The radiologic technologist explained the procedure to the patient before taking the necessary images.

  • After completing her training, he started working as a radiologic technologist in a busy hospital.

Synonyms

technologist
vsradiologic technologist
  • Specialized
13 6.0

A person who uses science to solve practical problems in industry or medicine

is focused on medical imaging tasks rather than broad technical problem solving
radiographer
vsradiologic technologist
  • UK
6.8

A person who takes X-ray or other medical images for doctors to use

is a healthcare professional trained across X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic procedures

Surface Forms

radiologic technologist singular
radiologic technologists plural

Morphology

radiologic + technologist

The term transparently combines 'radiologic' (pertaining to radiology/X-ray/CT) with 'technologist' (a technical professional), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it means a professional who performs radiological imaging. While 'radiologic' is somewhat specialized vocabulary, the adjective+noun composition follows standard patterns and is cross-linguistically predictable, making the overall meaning clear to a B1 learner who knows the parts.

Etymology

Radiologic technologist paints a simple picture: a trained worker who uses special machines to take radiologic 'X-ray' pictures of the inside of the body. So, it means 'a health worker who makes images doctors use to find problems'.