A Radiologist, or Radiographer, is responsible for using specialized medical imaging equipment to determine a patient’s internal injuries or illnesses. Their duties include meeting with patients and talking with them about the types of tests they’ll complete like MRIs or CT scans, operating medical imaging equipment and communicating with Physicians about their findings to determine patient needs.d
A Radiologist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Radiologist should be able to execute:
- Reviewing and interpreting medical images to determine patient status and future medical care
- Determining the exact images required for diagnosis and delivering orders to Radiological Technicians
- Administering trace amounts of radioactive substances to create and enhance diagnostic images
- Performing minimally invasive surgical techniques such as embolization, angioplasty and ablation with image guidance
- Working with Primary Care Doctors, Nurses and Radiology Technicians to administer treatment and manage pain
- Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary
A competitive Radiologist will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Advanced medical and anatomical skills
- Knowledge of general surgery practices
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work long and irregular hours
- Organizational and time management skills
