Skip navigation

Radiologists

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.

Knowledge

Knowledge information for this career will be available soon.

Skills

Skills information for this career will be available soon.

Abilities

Abilities information for this career will be available soon.

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

Technology

Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.

Education

Get started on your career:

Find Training Find Certifications

Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Check out my state Find Jobs

Explore More

You might like a career in one of these industries:
See more details at O*NET OnLine about radiologists.