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What is a radiologic technologist, anyway? If you’ve ever broken a bone or had an ultrasound, you were likely helped by a radiologic technologist. Radiologic technologists use X-rays, sound waves and other tools of diagnostic imagery to create images of internal organs, bones and tissues. Sometimes referred to as radiographers or radiology techs, these professionals use several types of equipment to gather images that help physicians diagnose patient ailments and determine the best course of action for treatment. Most radiologic techs are experts in X-ray and computed tomography (CT) imaging. Some may choose to specialize in other diagnostic imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography (PET). In order to gain a better understanding of what a radiologic technologist does, it’s important to understand what they don’t do as well. Keep reading to debunk some common myths.