Typical Tasks
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Expected Knowledge
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Common Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
