Careers in the Field of Radiology

Radiology is divided into three main categories.Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or
This includes the General Radiography, theARDMS. The technology in radiography is
Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound, andsomehow different compared to the technology
the Nuclear Medicine. Each division offers a vastwhere sonography is based. Instead of using
range of radiologist jobs to choose from. Ofionized radiation, the radiology careers in
course the salary also differs depending on theirUltrasound use high frequency sound waves.
career and other factors as well.Lastly, you can also have any of the radiologist
If you opt to enter the world of generaljobs in the field of Nuclear Medicine as well. The
radiography, you can shift to the two otherjobs here are not as dangerous as people think.
divisions anytime. Professionals who are workingThe jobs here require the professionals to take a
on the field of general radiography are responsiblepeek into the physiology of the patient or the
for taking pictures of what is inside the patient'sfunctions of their cells. They would determine how
body. They use X-Ray machines and otherthe cells of the patient would react to a certain
apparatus using the same technology as well suchdrug so that health care specialists can identify
as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computedthe reason for the disease. In nuclear medicine,
Tomography and the Mammography at the sameyou can be someone who would interpret the
time.cell's reaction to the medicines or a highly
On the other hand, if you would like to become aspecialized pharmacist instead. You are required to
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, also known as anhave a licensed from the Nuclear Medicine
Ultrasound Tech, it is a must that you first get anTechnology Certification Board before you can
associate degree required by the Americanpractice in this division of radiology.