Radiologist

**Job Description: ** **Radiologic technologists take x rays and administer nonradioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. Radiologic technologists are also referred to as // radiographers. // They produce x-ray films (radiographs) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. They prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing jewelry and other articles through which x rays cannot pass, and positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed.

Radiologists arrange radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x-ray beam. They also position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient’s body

In addition to preparing patients and operating equipment, radiologic technologists keep patient records and adjust and maintain equipment. They also may prepare work schedules, evaluate purchases of equipment, or manage a radiology department. Another common specialty for radiographers specialize in is mammography. Mammographers use low dose x-ray systems to produce images of the breast ** **Personality Characteristics** **Active Listening** - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. **Speaking** - Talking to others to convey information effectively. **Reading Comprehensive** - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. **Writing** - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. **Critical Thinking** - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. **Monitoring** - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action **Judgment and Decision making** - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. **Working Conditions Caring for others **- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. **Getting info** - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources **Working with public** - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. **Interacting with computers** - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. **Moving objects** - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
 * Places of Employment **

More than 60 percent of all jobs are in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers.


 * Job Outlook **

Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows and ages, there will be an increasing demand for diagnostic imaging. As technology advances many imaging modalities are becoming less expensive and their adoption is becoming more widespread. In addition to job growth, job openings also will arise from the need to replace technologists who leave the occupation. Radiologic technologists are willing to relocate and who also are experienced in more than one diagnostic imaging procedure—such as CT, MR, and mammography—will have the best employment opportunities as employers seek to control costs by using multi-credentialed employees.
 * Salary Info. **

Median Wage - $24.16 hourly, $50,260 annually, Salary workers- $330,000

<span style="display: block; color: #ff0045; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">** Education Needed **
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia, serif; background-color: #000000;">4 years of undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia, serif; background-color: #000000;">4 years of medical school (Medical degree)
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia, serif; background-color: #000000;">4 years of residency training
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: #00ffff; font-family: Georgia, serif; background-color: #000000;">1 year of (optional) fellowship training for sub-specialization
 * <span style="display: block; color: #ff0045; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Bibliography **

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