How do they match: Radiologists

  • Advise other physicians of the clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materials.
  • Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
  • Compare nuclear medicine procedures with other types of procedures, such as computed tomography, ultrasonography, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography.
  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
  • 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.
  • Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
  • Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.

  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
  • Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Send information, materials or documentation.
  • Verify accuracy of patient information.