Whats the Difference between a Radiologist & Radiologic Technologist (RT)?
Radiologist Job Description A Radiologist M.D. is a physician with a full medical degree and doctorate who diagnoses and treats diseases using radiologic technology. Often this is a process of correlating various type of radiographic findings with other examinations and tests. Radiologists have a very high level of knowledge about various medical imaging modalities and how to utilize findings from many in order to properly diagnose. The means of obtaining images are many; however, some of the more common include x-rays (both CT and fluoroscopy), nuclear medicine techniques, ultrasound, or MRI’s. The following are some sample bullet points from a Radiologist job description: Administers radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas in order to view organs using x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens, for example. Examines patients, obtains medical history, diagnoses illnesses based on imaging and related tests, and recommends additional exams or treatment plans. Often, radiologi
