Diagnostic Radiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: A radiologist is a physician/ imaging expert with specialized training in obtaining and interpreting medical images by using x-rays or radioactive substances or by other means such as sound waves or the body’s natural magnetism. The radiologist's role has grown not only through great improvements in diagnosis, but also through the technological developments that permit numerous interventional radiology procedures. A diagnostic radiologist is the eye of medicine, helping the primary care physician diagnose and treat diseases.

Salary: $277,107 – $497,537

Education: Aspiring diagnostic radiologists complete a 4 year bachelor’s degree program. Then they must complete four years of medical school, followed by several years of residency training in radiology. After completing medical school , diagnostic radiologist in all states must pass a licensing exam. In addition to being able to interpret x- rays, ultra sounds, and related images, diagnostic radiologist must be skilled interpersonal communication.