What is the difference between a radiologist and an X-ray technologist?

What is the difference between a radiologist and an X-ray technologist?

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The difference between a radiologist and an x-ray technologist relates to training and also focus of their area of expertise. The x-ray technologist has been trained to use x-ray equipment and they're expert at it. The radiologists are trained not only to use the equipment but also to interpret the images that result from imaging of the body.