How do they match: Radiologists

  • Diagnostic Radiologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Medical Doctor

  • Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

  • Advise other physicians of the clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materials.
  • Check and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged.
  • Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
  • Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
  • Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
  • Review procedure requests and patients' medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes to be used.
  • Teach nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, or other specialties at graduate educational level.

  • Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
  • Check quality of diagnostic images.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Determine protocols for medical procedures.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
  • Prepare medications or medical solutions.
  • Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.