Details Report for:
29-1069.10 - Radiologists
Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.
Sample of reported job titles: Attending Radiologist; Diagnostic Radiologist; Interventional Neuroradiologist; Interventional Radiologist; Neuroradiologist; Physician; Radiologist; Radiologist, Chief of Breast Imaging; Radiology Resident; Staff Radiologist
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Electronic mail software — Email software
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Medical software — Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR; MEDITECH software
; RamSoft PowerServer RIS/PACS; Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy RIS (see all 39 examples)
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Voice recognition software
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Bone densitometer — Bone densitometers
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT complete stationary unit installation — Computed tomography CT equipment
- Medical computed tomography CT or CAT ultrafast system components — Single-photon emission computed tomography SPECT cameras
- Medical gamma cameras for general use — Gamma cameras
- Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI complete stationary unit installation — Magnetic resonance imaging MRI equipment
- Medical positron emission tomography PET units — Positron emission tomography PET equipment
- Medical radiation dosimeters — Medical radiation monitors
- Medical radiological shielding aprons or masks or drapes — Patient radiation shields
- Medical radiology and fluoroscopy RF equipment — Fluoroscopic imaging systems
- Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use — Medical ultrasound scanners
- Medical x ray film archiving system software — Novarad NovaPacs
- Medical x ray units for general diagnostic use — X ray machines
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Gather medical information from patient histories.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
- Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
- Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
- Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
- Operate on patients to treat conditions.
- Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
- Train medical providers.
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Determine protocols for medical procedures.
- Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.
- Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
- Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
- Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
- Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
- Develop medical treatment plans.
- Administer cancer treatments.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
- Treat medical emergencies.
- Schedule medical facility use.
- Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
- Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
Education
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Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Physicians and Surgeons, All Other.
Employment data collected from Physicians and Surgeons, All Other.
Industry data collected from Physicians and Surgeons, All Other.
Median wages (2018) | $96.58 hourly, $200,890 annual |
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Employment (2018) | 434,000 employees |
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Projected job openings (2018-2028) | 16,500 |
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Top industries (2018) | Health Care and Social Assistance (78% employed in this sector)
Government (10%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2018 wage data
and 2018-2028 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American College of Radiology
- American Medical Association
- American Roentgen Ray Society
- American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
- American Society of Neuroradiology
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physicians and surgeons
- Radiological Society of North America
- Society of Abdominal Radiology
- Society of Interventional Radiology
- Society of Skeletal Radiology
- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists