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| RADIOLOGY SERVICES SKILLS ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST |
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Job Description: Radiology Technologist Produces radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. Takes care to prevent patient exposure to unnecessary radiation. Requires an associate's degree from an accredited program and registration as a technologist by the A.R.R.T. Poses knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the radiology field. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. |
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Mammography Technologist Operates X-ray equipment to perform various mammography related procedures. Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion. Explains procedures and educates women about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining records and files, and cleaning and adjusting equipment as needed. Requires an associate's degree from an accredited program and registration as a technologist by the A.R.R.T. and is certified in Diagnostic Mammography. Poses knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within the radiology field. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. |
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Nuclear Medicine Technician Provides diagnostic aid to physicians by conducting organ or body scans on patients. Administers and records isotope dosage in accordance to established departmental protocol. Observes patient during procedure and reports any abnormal activity. Typically requires a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in radiology, and registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.), or the American Society of Clinical Pathology. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. |
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Sonographer Performs diagnostic sonographic examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Schedules and coordinates tests, records test results, and prepares and maintains operational logs. Calibrates and maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed. Requires a two year allied health degree, successful completion of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology, and at least 2 years of experience in the field. May require registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. |
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Vascular Technician Performs ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral, and abdominal vessels to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disorders affecting the circulation. May perform therapeutic procedures, such as pseudoaneurysm compression. Records and maintains test data and prepares preliminary interpretations of test results. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent; pass the national exam given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and current registration as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a physician or manager. |
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MRI Technologist Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatments of pathologies. Selects appropriate imaging techniques and operates console and peripheral hardware; enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in automatic processor. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Requires registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.). Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. |
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| Procedure / Skill |
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| GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC |
| Abdomen |
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| Abdominal arteriogram |
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| Air-contrast barium enema |
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| Angioplasty |
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| Arch arteriogram |
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| Barium enema |
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| Barium swallow/small bowel series |
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| Bone density |
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| Brachial arteriogram |
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| Bronchogram |
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| C-arm fluoroscope |
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| Carotid arteriogram |
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| Cervical spine |
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| Chest series |
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| ER exams |
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| ERCP |
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| Esophogram |
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| Extremities |
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| Facial series |
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| Femoral arteriogram |
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| Foreign body localization |
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| Gall bladder |
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| GI series |
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| Hip series |
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| Hypotonic duodenography |
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| Hysterosalpingogram |
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| IVP |
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| KUB |
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| Lumbar spine |
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| Lung biopsy |
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| Mastoids |
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| Mesenteric arteriogram |
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| Myelogram |
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| Needle localization |
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| OR exams |
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| Pediatric exams |
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| Peripheral dexascan |
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| Portables |
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| Pulmonary arteriogram |
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| Renal arteriogram |
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| Renal cyst puncture |
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| Salpingogram |
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| Selective angiography |
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| Sialography |
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| Skull series |
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| Small bowel series |
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| Soft tissue |
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| Specimen radiographs |
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| Surgery experience - C-arm |
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| Ability to take charge duty |
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| Therapy placement films |
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| Thoracic spine |
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| Tomogram |
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| Transhepatic cholangiogram |
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| Trauma |
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| T-Tube cholangiogram |
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| Voiding cystourethrogram |
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| Mammography |
| Diagnostic Mammogram |
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| Biopsy/Specimen Radiography |
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| Bone Densitometry |
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| Core Biopsies |
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| Galactography |
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| Implants (Eklund view) |
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| Localizations |
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| Male Mammogram |
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| Post Radiation |
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| Reconstructive |
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| Screening Mammogram |
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| Special Views |
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| Spot Compression View |
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| Steriotactic |
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| Q/A |
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| Special Procedures |
| Arch Aorta gram |
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| Monitor Technologist |
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| Femoral Arteriogram |
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| Brachial Arteriogram |
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| Angioplasty |
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| Scrub Technologist |
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| Mesenteric Arteriogram |
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| Abdominal Aorta gram |
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| Atherectomies |
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| Carotid Arteriogram |
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| Pulmonary Arteriogram |
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| Renal Arteriogram |
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| Circulation Technologist |
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| CT Scanning |
| Abdomen |
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| Biopsy procedures |
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| Brain with contrast |
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| Brain without contrast |
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| Cervical spine |
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| Chest |
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| Gradient echo imaging |
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| IAC |
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| Larynx |
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| Liver |
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| Lumbar spine |
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| MR angiography |
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| Multiplanar reconstruction |
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| Orbits |
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| Pancreas |
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| Partial saturation image |
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| Pelvis |
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| Renal cyst puncture |
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| Spin-echo images |
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| Surface coils |
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| Thoracic spine |
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| TM joints |
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| Nuclear Medicine |
| Bone scan |
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| Brain scan |
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| Cerebral blood flow |
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| Gallium scan |
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| GI bleeding study |
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| I-123 uptake |
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| I-131 therapy |
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| Liver scan |
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| MUGA scan |
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| Radionuclide arteriogram |
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| Radionuclide venogram |
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| Renal scan |
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| SPECT scanning |
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| Thallium stress test |
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| Thyroid scan |
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| Thyroid therapy |
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| Ultrasound |
| Aorta |
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| Biliary tree |
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| Biopsy puncture |
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| Breast |
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| Carotid |
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| Cyst aspiration |
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| Doppler studies |
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| Gall bladder |
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| Heart |
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| Liver |
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| Neonatal head |
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| OB/GYN |
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| OPG eye |
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| Pancreas |
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| Popliteal |
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| Renal |
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| Thyroid |
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| Transrectal procedures |
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| Transvaginal procedures |
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| UGI and small bowel |
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| Venogram |
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| Radiation Therapy |
| Cobalt 60 therapy |
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| Dosimetry |
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| Hyperthermia treatment |
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| Linear accelerator with electrons |
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| Linear accelerator |
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| Ortho voltage radiation treatment |
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| Simulation of treatment sites |
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| Strontium 90 therapy |
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| Superficial radiation treatment |
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| Treatment planning |
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| MRI Technologist |
| Gradient echo imaging |
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| Multiplanar reconstruction |
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| Partial saturation images |
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| Spin-echo images |
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| Surface coils |
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| T-1 weighted images |
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| T-2 weighted images |
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| Gradient echo imaging |
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| Multiplanar reconstruction |
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| Partial saturation images |
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| Spin-echo images |
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| Surface coils |
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| T-1 weighted images |
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| T-2 weighted images |
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| Equipment |
| GE .5 |
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| GE 1.0 |
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| GE 1.5 |
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| Hitachi .5 |
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| Hitachi 1.0 |
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| Hitachi 1.5 |
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| Phillips .5 |
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| Phillips 1.0 |
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| Phillips 1.5 |
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| Picker .5 |
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| Picker 1.0 |
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| Picker 1.5 |
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| Siemens .5 |
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| Siemens 1.0 |
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| Siemens 1.5 |
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| Toshiba .5 |
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| Toshiba 1.0 |
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