Diagnostic Radiologist
Duties and Responsibilities
As a radiologist, you'll
examine various types of images, including x-rays, computed tomography (CT)
scans, mammograms, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. You
might operate the machinery used to collect these images, though this task is
often delegated to radiology technologists. Radiologists also occasionally
monitor imaging sessions run by radiologic technologists and technicians. Patients'
primary doctors often consult with radiologists on results of imaging
procedures. In such cases, you may be responsible for recommending courses of
treatment or suggesting that additional images be taken. You may also
administer nuclear medicine, oncology, or other radiation techniques to treat
patients with illnesses or diseases. In addition, you'll perform many of the
same duties as a general physician, such as examining patients, recording
medical histories, and prescribing medications.
Salary
The annual salary of a
diagnostic Radiologist is about 216,577.
Education
The first step in becoming
a radiologist is to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Pre-medicine students may major
in any subject but need to meet prerequisites in math, biology, organic and
inorganic chemistry, physics and the humanities. Students can strengthen their
medical school application by earning academic honors, volunteering, conducting
scientific research and achieving high scores on the Medical College Admission
Test (MCAT). Many four-year colleges and universities have pre-med advisors who
assist students in planning an appropriate program of study.
Next, aspiring radiologists
move on to medical school. Because radiology is an extremely competitive
specialty, candidates must excel academically in order to compete for available
residencies. They will also benefit from top scores on Steps I and II of the
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).
Reflection
NO I would not like to
become a radiologist because im not looking forward to becoming that but it
sounds interesting.