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What Does it Take to Be a Radiologist?

Position Description Examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials. May treat patients.

Daily Life Of a Radiologist

  • Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
  • Evaluate medical information to determine patients’ risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
  • Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
  • 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.
  • Participate in research projects involving radiology.

What Every Radiologist Should Know

When polled, Radiologists say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Types of Radiologist Jobs

  • Pediatric Radiologist
  • Veterinary Radiologist
  • Therapeutic Radiologist
  • Radiologist, Chief of Breast Imaging
  • Radiologist Diagnostic

Job Opportunities for Radiologists

There were about 372,400 jobs for Radiologist in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 11.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 42,300 new jobs for Radiologist by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 14,300 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Radiologist are Arizona, Alaska, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Illinois. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Radiologist Average Salary

The typical yearly salary for Radiologists is somewhere between $60,280 and $208,000.

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Radiologists who work in Alaska, Arizona, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

How much do Radiologists make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $183,510
Alaska $244,220
Arizona $229,090
Arkansas $165,290
California $208,740
Colorado $219,310
Connecticut $221,870
Delaware $216,600
District of Columbia $182,910
Florida $205,020
Georgia $235,060
Hawaii $228,470
Idaho $241,670
Illinois $183,780
Indiana $237,470
Iowa $219,300
Kansas $191,430
Kentucky $223,770
Louisiana $183,920
Maine $257,550
Maryland $196,210
Massachusetts $207,990
Michigan $181,760
Minnesota $245,040
Mississippi $174,340
Missouri $203,440
Montana $247,260
Nebraska $161,880
Nevada $227,500
New Hampshire $275,840
New Jersey $208,820
New Mexico $229,100
New York $171,060
North Carolina $198,040
North Dakota $266,510
Ohio $212,160
Oklahoma $155,130
Oregon $202,750
Pennsylvania $195,810
Rhode Island $209,580
South Carolina $185,210
South Dakota $227,710
Tennessee $231,960
Texas $199,370
Utah $218,210
Vermont $176,520
Virginia $199,080
Washington $239,080
West Virginia $222,270
Wisconsin $239,610
Wyoming $234,610

Tools & Technologies Used by Radiologists

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Radiologists:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • MEDITECH software
  • Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
  • Greenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITE
  • GalacTek ECLIPSE
  • Benchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHR
  • GE Healthcare Centricity Practice Solution
  • Epic Practice Management
  • Cerner PowerWorks Practice Management
  • HealthFusion MediTouch
  • Automatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHR
  • Kareo Practice Management
  • CareCloud Central
  • McKesson Practice Plus
  • Modernizing Medicine Practice Management
  • NextGen Healthcare NextGen Practice Management
  • Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy

How to Become a Radiologist

What education or degrees do I need to become a Radiologist?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where Radiologists Work

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The table below shows the approximate number of Radiologists employed by various industries.

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