A professional who operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of blood vessels to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsibilities include:

• Positions patient in examining position, using immobilization devices, such as head or shoulder braces.
• Operates fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessel to area of interest.
• Fills automatic injector with contrast media, sets flow rate, and activates injection of contrast media into blood vessels of patient, as directed by physician.
• Monitors video display of area of interest and adjusts density and contrast to obtain optimum exposure.
• Starts filming sequence.
• Delivers film to dark room to be developed and reviews developed x rays for accuracy of positioning and quality of exposure techniques.