What do Radiology Technician Do?
Radiology is the branch of health care that uses imaging technologies such as x-ray, radiation, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Radiologists technicians are trained to use imaging technology to produce images of the appropriate density, detail, and contrast. A senior diagnostic radiologist will then use the images to solve health mysteries. It’s like medical detective work, starting with the bones.
Areas of Specialty Within Radiology
- Computer Tomography (CT Scans)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mammograms
- Biopsy
- CAT Scans
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Sculoskeletal Radiology (muscle x-rays)
- Neuroradiology (brain x-rays)
- Radiation Oncology (imaging of patients with radioactive material in the body, usually from cancer treatment). Read the rest of this entry »