Navy Enlisted Classification Codes - - HM-8451 Basic X Ray Technician

NEC Designation: NEC HM-8451 Basic X Ray Technician

Description: Operates limited medical X ray equipment, having basic knowledge in clinical applications of radiologic techniques. Performs basic diagnostic radiographs. Processes X ray films. Provides administrative assistance for procedures which are pertinent to the radiology service. Assists in maintaining the Terminal Digital Filing System and performs duties under the Photodosimetric Program.

Qualification Data: Source Rating: HM

Billet Paygrades: E3-E6

Personnel Paygrades: E3-E6

Course: Mandatory

Open to Women?: Yes

Notes: 1. Personnel holding HM 8451 are assigned to large combatants and auxiliary vessels, fleet Marine Force units and at a variety of shore locations that have limited X ray capabilities and equipment.

2. Member will retain this NEC for a maximum of 6 years. If member has not qualified for Advanced X-Ray Technician by the end of the 6th year of graduation, his or her next PCS assignment will ba a general HM-0000 billet maintaining the current HM-0000 sea/shore rotation and the HM-8451 NEC will be removed by CHNAVPERS.

3. Per NEOCS Board action of 12 Feb 07, the personnel holding this NEC are recoded (billets only) to 8452. This NEC will be maintained for personnel distribution purposes only.

Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).