| logy is an extremely specialized area of the medical | | | | the science of breast examination and illnesses such |
| profession. It is estimated that only 1.2% of | | | | as breast cancer. |
| physicians specialize in radiology. With that said, | | | | •Gastrointestinal Radiology- these radiologists |
| radiology plays an extremely important part in | | | | focus on the gastrointestinal tract and stomach. |
| modern medicine, and jobs for those with knowledge | | | | In addition to the various types of radiology jobs |
| of radiology are plentiful. | | | | that focus on different parts of the body, there are |
| Radiologists, in contrast to other types of physicians, | | | | also different categories of radiology that use |
| help diagnose diseases through the use of images. | | | | specialized technology. For example, Computed |
| These images can come from x-rays, radioactive | | | | Tomography (CT) radiology uses computer |
| substances, or other ways of examining the inside of | | | | equipment to x-ray and examine bone as well as soft |
| the body, such as sound waves. Radiologists are not | | | | tissue. Interventional radiology uses fluoroscopy and |
| only trained to gather these images safely; they are | | | | ultrasound techniques. |
| also trained in how to interpret the images in order | | | | Radiology Nurses |
| to diagnose a particular patient's medical problem. | | | | If you're interested in radiology jobs but have not or |
| Often, those with radiology jobs work in specialized | | | | do not plan to graduate from medical school, it is |
| departments, and regular physicians will refer patients | | | | possible to become a radiology nurse. Radiology |
| to a radiologist if such an exam is needed. | | | | nurses are expected to see patients through |
| Are you interested in obtaining a radiology job? | | | | radiology treatment and provide plans for before and |
| There are some general qualifications for working in | | | | after any procedures. In order to become a radiology |
| this field, regardless of what type of job you're | | | | nurse, you will have to graduate from an accredited |
| interested in and where you wish to work. | | | | nursing school and then take various courses in |
| Like all other types of physicians, radiologists must | | | | radiology in order to become specially certified and |
| graduate from medical school and receive a license to | | | | licensed. |
| practice. They are then required to complete four or | | | | If you choose not to go into Diagnostic Radiology, |
| more years of graduate medical education, usually in | | | | which is the science of diagnosing illnesses, you also |
| the form of a residency at a hospital or clinic. | | | | have the option of radiology jobs in therapy. |
| Radiologists should also be board-certified. This | | | | Radiation therapy deals with the ongoing radiation |
| requires passing an exam given by the American | | | | treatment of cancer patients. There are several jobs |
| Board of Radiology or similar organizations in the | | | | available in this field, ranging from the oncologist who |
| country where you wish to practice. | | | | oversees the treatment to the nurses who care for |
| Areas of Diagnostic Radiology | | | | the patients individually. |
| Once a radiologist is graduated and certified, there | | | | Radiology jobs are a huge part of today's medical |
| are a number of radiology jobs available. Specialized | | | | industry, and there's no shortage of positions |
| fields of radiology jobs include: | | | | available for those who are interested in this field. If |
| •Cardiovascular Radiology- these radiologists | | | | you're looking for a radiology job, your best bet is to |
| diagnose diseases of the blood system. | | | | begin with your medical school or with local hospitals |
| •Chest Radiology- these specialists focus on | | | | that may be hiring. The science of radiology changes |
| illnesses in the thorax area. This can include heart and | | | | and evolves constantly, and those with the skills for |
| lung diseases. | | | | radiology jobs are always in demand. |
| •Breast Radiology- this science focuses on | | | | |