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