Clinical: Radiology, Imaging, CT and Ultrasound - Career Choices

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Job Description:

There are multiple imaging techniques to visualize structures inside the body. Radiology / Imaging Technologists may be trained in one or several procedures:

Radiology Technologist (also called a X-Ray Technologist)

• Operates the radiographic equipment to create images of bones and internal organs. Positions the patient, and protects them from unnecessary radiation exposure. Works under the supervision of a Radiologist.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (also called a Nuc Med Tech)

• Administers radioactive chemicals into the patient’s body, for specialized imaging procedures.

CT Technologist (also called Computed Tomography)

• Operates Computed Axial Tomography (CAT) scan equipment to create images of internal body structures. May include administering substances to enhance the images.

MRI Technologist (also called Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• Operates Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment to create detailed images of internal body structures.

Mammography Technologist (also called Mammo Tech)

• Specializes in using imaging techniques for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer and other disorders of breast tissue.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (also called Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech)

• Uses ultrasound equipment to examine internal structures. Most commonly used in obstetrics to visualize the fetus.

Imaging positions for the heart and blood vessels (Echocardiography, Vascular Technologist)

• For cardiac ultrasonography jobs that use ultrasound to examine the heart and blood vessels, see this category: Clinical: Cardiac Svcs/Catheterization/EKG/EP Lab

Radiology positions where a Registered Nurse is required:

• For jobs in this category, see Nurse RN: Radiology

Radiologist

• A Physician who obtains and interprets medical images for diagnosis of disease or injury.

• For jobs in this category, see Physician: M.D./D.O./C.A.M.