Radiologists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 60,280 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a skilled Radiologist to examine and diagnose patients using x-rays and radioactive materials. Responsibilities include performing interventional procedures, coordinating radiological services, and ensuring quality control of images. This position requires a medical degree and communication skills. The typical yearly salary ranges from $60,280 to $208,000, with opportunities for growth in the field. Work opportunities are projected to rise significantly by 2026.

Qualifications

• Medical degree is required to practice as a Radiologist.
• Effective communication skills are crucial for patient interaction.
• Ability to interpret medical images and data for diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose disorders using x-rays and radioactive materials.
• Coordinate radiological services with medical activities.
• Perform interventional procedures like biopsies and angioplasties.

Skills

Writing

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Judgment and Decision Making

Speaking

Education

Medical degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MEDITECH software

Epic Practice Management

Job description

Radiologist

What Does it Take to Be a Radiologist?

Position Description

Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.

Daily Life Of a Radiologist

• Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
• Evaluate medical information to determine patients’ risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
• Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
• Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, or nephrostomy catheter placement.
• Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
• Participate in research projects involving radiology.

What Every Radiologist Should Know

When polled, Radiologists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Tools & Technologies Used by Radiologists

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software
• Email software
• MEDITECH software
• Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
• Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
• GalacTek ECLIPSE
• Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
• GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
• Epic Practice Management
• Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
• HealthFusion MediTouch
• Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
• Kareo Practice Management
• CareCloud Central
• McKesson Practice Plus
• Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
• NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
• Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy

Job Opportunities for Radiologists

There were about 372,400 jobs for Radiologist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs for Radiologist by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 14,300 job openings in this field each year.

Radiologist Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Radiologists is somewhere between $60,280 and $208,000. Radiologists who work in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado make the highest salaries.