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Radiologists

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Key Tasks

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

Skills

Active Listening
81%
Reading Comprehension
81%
Speaking
81%
Critical Thinking
78%
Judgment and Decision Making
78%
Writing
78%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Monitoring
75%
Social Perceptiveness
75%
Active Learning
72%
Science
69%
Service Orientation
66%
Time Management
63%
Instructing
60%
Coordination
56%
Learning Strategies
56%
Operations Monitoring
53%
Quality Control Analysis
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Systems Evaluation
50%
Mathematics
47%
Operation and Control
47%
Persuasion
47%
Negotiation
44%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Troubleshooting
25%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Equipment Selection
16%
Operations Analysis
16%
Equipment Maintenance
13%
Repairing
13%
Technology Design
13%
Programming
10%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry
92%
Biology
88%
English Language
83%
Computers and Electronics
72%
Education and Training
68%
Customer and Personal Service
66%
Physics
58%
Public Safety and Security
48%
Communications and Media
47%
Administration and Management
43%
Engineering and Technology
42%
Law and Government
42%
Mathematics
42%
Administrative
40%
Personnel and Human Resources
36%
Psychology
35%
Sales and Marketing
34%
Telecommunications
32%
Chemistry
31%
Economics and Accounting
30%
Therapy and Counseling
29%
Production and Processing
26%
Sociology and Anthropology
17%
Foreign Language
13%
Design
9%
Mechanical
8%
Philosophy and Theology
4%
Geography
2%
History and Archeology
2%
Transportation
2%
Building and Construction
1%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%

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Abilities

Inductive Reasoning
88%
Problem Sensitivity
88%
Deductive Reasoning
85%
Oral Comprehension
85%
Oral Expression
85%
Written Comprehension
85%
Written Expression
78%
Near Vision
75%
Flexibility of Closure
72%
Category Flexibility
69%
Information Ordering
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Speech Recognition
66%
Perceptual Speed
63%
Far Vision
56%
Visual Color Discrimination
56%
Visualization
56%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
53%
Speed of Closure
53%
Finger Dexterity
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
50%
Memorization
50%
Number Facility
50%
Originality
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Control Precision
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Auditory Attention
38%
Manual Dexterity
38%
Hearing Sensitivity
35%
Reaction Time
28%
Trunk Strength
28%
Wrist-Finger Speed
28%
Depth Perception
25%
Multilimb Coordination
25%
Extent Flexibility
22%
Gross Body Coordination
22%
Rate Control
22%
Dynamic Strength
19%
Stamina
19%
Static Strength
19%
Gross Body Equilibrium
16%
Response Orientation
16%
Explosive Strength
6%
Spatial Orientation
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Night Vision
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%

Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
97%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
92%
Getting Information
90%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
89%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
89%
Working with Computers
87%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
86%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
86%
Documenting/Recording Information
84%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
84%
Processing Information
84%
Analyzing Data or Information
80%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
80%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
79%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
78%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
77%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
73%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
73%
Scheduling Work and Activities
68%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
67%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
66%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
61%
Training and Teaching Others
60%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
59%
Coaching and Developing Others
58%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
58%
Thinking Creatively
57%
Controlling Machines and Processes
54%
Performing Administrative Activities
54%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
53%
Handling and Moving Objects
52%
Developing and Building Teams
48%
Performing General Physical Activities
44%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
39%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
37%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
35%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
34%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
32%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
31%
Staffing Organizational Units
28%
Selling or Influencing Others
25%

Work Context

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

99%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

97%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

90%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

89%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

88%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

87%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

87%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

86%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

86%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

86%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

83%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

83%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

82%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

82%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

81%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

80%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

79%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

79%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

79%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

76%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

76%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

71%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

71%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

69%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

68%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

65%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

65%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

63%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

59%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

57%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

46%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

46%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

32%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

25%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

18%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

17%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

13%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

9%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

8%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

8%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

5%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

5%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

5%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

4%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

1%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

1%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

1%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

0%

Education

Post-doctoral training

58%

Doctoral degree

28%

Associate's degree

11%

Interests

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

93

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

63

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

63

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

49

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

19

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

3

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
100%
Dependability
90%
Cautiousness
89%
Intellectual Curiosity
76%
Integrity
75%
Achievement Orientation
69%
Cooperation
69%
Self-Control
69%
Stress Tolerance
65%
Perseverance
59%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
53%
Self-Confidence
51%
Sincerity
50%
Adaptability
46%
Innovation
43%
Empathy
39%
Initiative
39%
Social Orientation
34%
Leadership Orientation
32%
Optimism
24%
Humility
21%

Work Values

Achievement
78%
Independence
72%
Recognition
72%
Support
72%
Relationships
67%
Working Conditions
67%

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