Occupation

264937 Radiologist

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

264937 Radiologist

Diagnoses, monitors and treats injuries and illnesses using various medical imaging techniques, such as X-ray, angiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine and bone densitometry.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • Diagnostic Radiologist
  • Interventional Radiologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Physician

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Performs and interprets diagnostic imaging to identify, monitor and treat diseases, illnesses, injuries and disorders
  • Prepares comprehensive reports, documenting medical image analyses and diagnoses
  • Consults with referring physicians and other health practitioners to discuss patient diagnoses and treatment plans
  • Monitors patients during and after medical imaging procedures to ensure their safety and comfort
  • Supervises and directs medical imaging and radiology technologists to ensure medical imaging is performed correctly and safely
  • Performs minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies and stent placements