Job Openings Radiologist

About the job Radiologist

Radiologist Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating patients medical histories to ensure the various medical imaging procedures will not harm them.
  • Suggesting alternative medical imaging techniques, when necessary.
  • Informing patients about the medical imaging process.
  • Using devices such as computer tomography (CT) scanners and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
  • Performing or directing radiology staff to carry out image-guided, diagnostic procedures.
  • Working with radiology lab technicians to perfect image quality.
  • Interpreting the results from diagnostic imaging procedures to determine diagnoses.
  • Communicating and discussing results and diagnoses with physicians.
  • Compiling written reports of results and diagnoses.
  • Following medical protocols for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations, when necessary.

Radiologist Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field.
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
  • 3 to 7 years internship and residency training, specializing in radiology.
  • Successful completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
  • Certification by The American Board of Medical Specialties, in radiology and/or a subspecialty, such as nuclear medicine, therapeutic radiology, or interventional radiology.
  • Valid and active medical license in the state you wish to practice.
  • Proficient in general radiology techniques, including X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound.
  • Patient management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Superb problem-solving skills.