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, radiologists work together with other physicians in order to use all the information and tools at their disposal while attempting to diagnose.
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