[tarheelswamprat]

The officer notified the technologist that he was carrying the weapon before entering the MR dressing room. The technologist told the officer to take the gun with him.

Another example of the ongoing degradation of English language skills by our so-called educational system. The correct term for someone who operates technical equipment is "technician". Sheesh...

[ejonesie22]

Actually “Technologist” is a term being used now in several technical areas. Sounds snappier than a simple “Technician”, and is designed to reflect the higher level of knowledge and education needed in some of these disciplines, say verses just being a screwdriver jockey.

It's crap, but makes them feel better, and I understand where they are coming from.

[politicalwit]

The correct term for someone who operates technical equipment is "technician".

Perhaps you should contact the American Society of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists about the improper use of the word "technologists".

[Bob]

Another example of the ongoing degradation of English language skills by our so-called educational system. The correct term for someone who operates technical equipment is "technician". Sheesh...

Not necessarily.

Many support people in the medical field fall into two levels of training and capabilities. My ex-wife, for example, took a 4-year course (and received a BSc degree) at a major university to become a medical technologist.

She could run lab tests (or even the lab itself) and do quite a number of other things which were outside of the knowledge and expertise of a 2-year degreed medical technician.