Do x-ray techs check vitals and stuff? outside of xray's and giving certain radioactive meds, what do they do?

Not usually: Technologist is trained to perform appropriate exam, taking the radiograph including positioning and using the correct exposures. In case of nuclear medicine technologist appropriate dosing of radiopharmaceutical, timing of injection, and proper positioning of patients. Usually radiology departments in hospitals have nursing staff if vital signs or medical assistance to patient is necessarily