Radiologists
In the Air Force: Diagnostic Radiologist; Diagnostic Radiologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI); Diagnostic Radiologist, Musculoskeletal; Diagnostic Radiologist, Neuroradiology; Diagnostic Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine; Diagnostic Radiologist, Pediatric; Diagnostic Radiologist, Special Procedures
What they do:
Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
On the job, you would:
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
- Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy catheter placement.
- Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
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