Radiologist

Radiologist duties and responsibilities

• Get images and interpret hem using Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans (MRIs) and Computer Tomography (CT) scans.
• Communicate and discuss test results with other physicians
• Discuss results with family members if appropriate
• Conduct procedures such as transhepatic biliary drainage, catheter placement, and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
• Work with lab technicians to guarantee image quality
• Ask for advice from other radiologists and other specialists 
• Follow protocol for resuscitation, bleeding, infection, or other emergency situations
• Instruct patients about how images are taken
• Discuss different options with patients