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What are your main responsibilities as a radiologist?
I'm interested in becoming a radiologist, but I'm trying to get a better idea of what I would be doing on a daily basis as a radiologist.
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Richard’s Answer
There are multiple subspecialties in Radiology, so each of my partners daily work is quite different. I am an Interventional radiologist. I spend about half my time looking at Medical Imaging ( CT, x-ray, ultrasound, and MRI) to diagnose diseases. The other half of my time is spent performing procedures. We use ultrasound, CT, and x-ray to guide various Tools into different parts of the body to diagnose and treat illness. We can open and close arteries and veins as necessary. We also inject radiation and chemotherapy directly into tumors.
I work about 50 hours per week. My hours vary as my group provides 24/7 service. Twice a year I work a week of night shift; and twice a year, I work a week of evening shifts from 4-11 pm. Some radiologists work in outpatient centers and can have more regular hours.
I work about 50 hours per week. My hours vary as my group provides 24/7 service. Twice a year I work a week of night shift; and twice a year, I work a week of evening shifts from 4-11 pm. Some radiologists work in outpatient centers and can have more regular hours.
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Rachel’s Answer
Radiologist have a variety of responsibilities. Many general radiologists read x-rays, CT scans, MRI's throughout the day. They then communicate any concerning findings with the physician who ordered the study.
Interventional radiologists perform procedures such as draining intra-abdominal fluid collections that are infected or placing ports for chemotherapy.
Interventional radiologists perform procedures such as draining intra-abdominal fluid collections that are infected or placing ports for chemotherapy.