X Ray Technician Or Radiologic Technologist?

While there is some overlap in terminology, the definitions of the two terms refer to different professions.

• Radiologic Technologist - the formal term for the person who assists diagnostic radiologists in the acquisition of diagnostic films in a healthcare setting
  
  
• X Ray Technician - the person who fixes radiographic equipment
  

While these definitions are correct, the term "X Ray Technician" is often used colloquially to refer to someone who is formally trained as a radiologic technologist. As these posts are aimed at a general audience, the general term "X Ray Technician" will be used from here on.