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31100.12 – Radiologists

Radiologists examine and diagnose disorders and diseases using x-rays and radioactive materials.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Radiation oncologist

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to identify complications during and after procedures, such as blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation or bleeding, make informed decisions on how to treat patient symptoms
  • Oral Communication: Oral Expression to explain imaging procedures clearly, discuss results with patients or their families and collaborate effectively with other physicians
  • Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning to analyze radiological images to identify irregularities that indicate diagnostic information
  • Written Comprehension to review written procedure requests and patients' medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes
  • Attention to Detail to review and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged
  • Knowledge in Biology to understand biological processes and anatomical structures while analyzing radiographic images to compare findings and inform clinical decisions

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

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

Additional information

  • Progression to management positions, such as director of laboratory medicine is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • General practitioners and family physicians (31102)
  • Managers in health care (30010)
  • Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals (31303)
  • Specialists in surgery (31101)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

1 – Occupations usually require a university degree

Major group

31 – Professional occupations in health

Sub-major group

311 – Health treating and consultation services professionals

Minor group

3110 – Physicians and veterinarians

Unit group

31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

Occupational profile

31100.12 – Radiologists

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