O*NET-SOC 29-1224.00

Radiologists

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.Core17242
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.Core17254
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.Core17248
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.Core17252
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.Core17243
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.Core17239
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.Core17245
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.Core17241
Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, or nephrostomy catheter placement.Supplemental17253
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.Core17249
Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.Core17251
Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.Core17236
Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.Core17250
Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.Core17246
Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.Supplemental17235
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.Core17234
Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.Core17231
Administer radioisotopes to clinical patients or research subjects.22732
Advise other physicians of the clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materials.22733
Calculate, measure, or prepare radioisotope dosages.22734
Check and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged.22735
Compare nuclear medicine procedures with other types of procedures, such as computed tomography, ultrasonography, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography.22736
Direct nuclear medicine technologists or technicians regarding desired dosages, techniques, positions, and projections.22737
Establish and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staff.22738
Formulate plans and procedures for nuclear medicine departments.22739
Monitor handling of radioactive materials to ensure that established procedures are followed.22740
Prescribe radionuclides and dosages to be administered to individual patients.22741
Review procedure requests and patients' medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes to be used.22742
Teach nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, or other specialties at graduate educational level.22743
Test dosage evaluation instruments and survey meters to ensure they are operating properly.22744

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 56 examples in 7 categories, 5 Hot Technology

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Medical software

ACOM Solutions RAPID EMR
Advanced Data Systems MedicsRis
Allscripts PM
Allscripts Professional EHR
Alteer Office
athenahealth athenaCollector
Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
Avreo Radiology Workflow Solutions
Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
CareCloud Central
Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
Computer aided image analysis software
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM medical imaging software
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Epic Practice Management
Epic SystemsHot TechnologyIn Demand
Fujifilm Synapse
GalacTek ECLIPSE
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
GE Healthcare ViewPoint for Radiology
Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
HealthFusion MediTouch
Hosted PACS Solutions
Infinite Radiology Opal-RAD
IOS Health Systems Medios EHR
Kareo Practice Management
Maplewood Software StaffReady
McKesson Practice Plus
McKesson Radiology Manager
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
medQ Q/ris
Merge Healthcare Merge RIS
MIM Software MIMcardiac
MIM Software MIMfusion
MIM Software MIMneuro
Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
Motion correction software
mPlexus DICOM RadiX
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
Patient electronic medical record EMR software
Patient management software
Radiopharmacy inventory databases
RamSoft PowerServer RIS/PACS
simplifyMD
SOAPware EMR
Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy
WRSHealth EMR

Graphics or photo imaging software

Digital image processing software

Electronic mail software

Email software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Calendar and scheduling software

Scheduling software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Gather medical information from patient histories.
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Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor the handling of hazardous materials or medical wastes.
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Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
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Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions.
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Processing Information

Check quality of diagnostic images.
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Verify accuracy of patient information.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Calculate numerical data for medical activities.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine protocols for medical procedures.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
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Develop healthcare quality and safety procedures.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Prepare medications or medical solutions.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Record patient medical histories.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
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Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
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Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
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Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures.
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Operate on patients to treat conditions.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train medical providers.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
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Manage healthcare operations.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
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Performing Administrative Activities

Send information, materials or documentation.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Prescribe medications.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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