Radiologist

Diagnostic Pathway
By: Lauren Belling

Job Description
Radiologists are medical doctors that specialize in treating diseases and injuries using x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound.

Responsibilities:
Protect patient from radiation Place patients in creative positions for pictures Take x-rays, MRIs, or CT scans

Read the X-rays

Talk to patients about X-ray Diagnose patients injuries Read ultrasounds

Does blood vessel studies

Works with cancerous patients Prescribe medications Review medical histories

Take mammograms

Work Setting
Work hours: 58 hours a week with at least 1 weekend on call every month.

Work environment: Hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers

Main stressors: Not being able to find what's wrong and the patients may not be friendly with you

Personal characteristics
Must have the patients to deal with highly stressed patients, be an active listener, and be a very verbal person. This career fits my personality because I like to help people and I am a verbal person 10 characteristics
Outgoing- talk to a lot of people and get things done Responsible- dont forget to do things

Organized- never lose anything

Caring- there for people when they need someone Kind- arent disrespectful to patients Verbal- explain and talk well with others Interactive- always doing something and talking with others Proactive- get things done early Honest- dont lie to patients Calm- not making patient get stressed out and worried

Education
Need a bachelor's degree Medical school courses (four years of medical school)
Anatomy
pathology Pharmacology biochemistry

High school courses:

Human anatomy Chemistry Biology Physics

Courses and training UW schools

Possible schools in wisconsin

Bellin College-Bachelor of science in Radiologic Sciences Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Milwaukee Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College

Wages and Benefits

Starting: $46, 996 Average: $56, 956

21 days of sick days a year

Insurance pays 80% and you pay the rest This job I believe would be able to help me run a family and live in a home New York pays $61, 373 to Wisconsin $56, 956

Job Outlook
There is a shortage in jobs currently so there is plenty of job openings for people looking to be a radiologist

Personal Assessment
This occupation would be right for me because the job that I choose to do when I am older, I want to feel like I am helping someone feel better. I work well with other people and I am pretty good with communicating. I also dont get grossed out by seeing certain things so this job would be good for me.

3 extra facts
Barium is drank to get a more accurate x-ray Wilhelm Roentgen invented the X-ray

X-rays are also taken during surgeries to make it easier for the surgeon to see if he is putting everything in the correct places.

Works cited
"Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (BSRS)." Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences at Bellin College. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2014. <http://www.bellincollege.edu/bachelor-of-science-radiologicalsciences.php>. "HackCollege's School Directory Work Smarter, Not Harder." Find the Top Radiology Technician Schools in Wisconsin. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2014. <http://www.hackcollege.com/school-finder/schools/wisconsin/radiologytechnician/>. "Personal Qualities of a Radiology Tech." Work. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2014. <http://work.chron.com/personal-qualities-radiology-tech15213.html>. "Radiologist Education Requirements, Training and Career Info." Education-Portal.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Jan. 2014. <http://educationportal.com/radiologist_education.html>.