A diagnosis of the cause of pleural effusion is important in planning treatment. These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by a pleural effusion. Talk to your doctor if you have any of the following problems: 1  Dyspnea (shortness of breath). 2  Cough. 3  An uncomfortable feeling or pain in the chest.
Surgical technicians, also called surgical technologists, work in operating rooms under the supervision of surgeons and surgical assistants. Your work may include preparing an operating room by setting up and sterilizing equipment, checking machines that monitor vitals, and assembling equipment for surgery.
Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.adiologic technologists specialize in x-ray, and computed tomography (CT) imaging. Some radiologic technologists prepare a mixture for the patient to drink that allows soft tissue to be viewed on the images that the radiologist reviews. Radiologic technologists might also specialize in mammography.