Occupation information for Radiologists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Doctoral or professional degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Internship/residency

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• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
• 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.
• Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
• Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
• Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
• Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, or nephrostomy catheter placement.
• Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.

Tools:

• Medical computed tomography CT or CAT stationary units
• Medical gamma cameras for general use
• Medical positron emission tomography PET units
• Radiation detectors
• X ray diffraction equipment

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Electronic mail software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Internet browser software
• Medical software

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