Radiology is the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose and sometimes also treat diseases within the body.
A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of (usually minimally invasive) medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies.
The acquisition of medical images is usually carried out by the radiographer, often known as a Radiologic Technologist.
Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform medical exams using X-rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body. The images are then interpreted by a doctor for diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
Duties of a Radiology Technician are:
Typical radiology course contents include: Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Urinalysis Electrocardiography Image Acquisition Laboratory Procedures and Quality Management Lab Result Correlation Patient Care Radiographic Procedures
Job opportunities for Radiology Technician include: Mammographer Mammography Technologist Radiographer Radiologic Technologist (RT) Radiological Technologist Radiology Technologist Staff Technologist X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech) Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist)
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