What it pays
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Half of all Radiologists in the U.S. earn more than $420,860 a year — the middle 80% land between $89,010 and $594,410. About 26,770 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Radiologists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$420,860typical pay / year
26,770people in this work
$594,410+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Operate radiological equipment
+Prepare and run the CT chest protocol for Mr. Daniel Park, verify IV access and contrast consent, confirm…
Operate radiological equipment
+Prepare and run the CT chest protocol for Mr. Daniel Park, verify IV access and contrast consent, confirm patient identity and breath-hold coaching in English and Spanish, then start the acquisition and monitor for adverse reactions throughout the scan.
The tools that do the workAdvanced Data Systems MedicsRisjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Ensure high-quality diagnostic images
+Adjust the chest radiograph parameters for Ms. Amina Rahman to reduce motion and optimize lung detail,…
Ensure high-quality diagnostic images
+Adjust the chest radiograph parameters for Ms. Amina Rahman to reduce motion and optimize lung detail, confirm exposure indices and repeat if necessary, then archive the final diagnostic images with annotation of technique.
The tools that do the workAdvanced Data Systems MedicsRisjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.
+Review Mr. Luis Ortega’s abdominal CT and prior studies, draft a radiology-led treatment plan proposing…
Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.
+Review Mr. Luis Ortega’s abdominal CT and prior studies, draft a radiology-led treatment plan proposing image-guided biopsy under sedation with timeline and risks, and add recommendations for oncology and surgery consultations.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsO*NET
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Communicate imaging findings to other physicians
+Summarize the acute CT head findings for Dr. Sarah Mitchell, highlight the left temporal hemorrhage size and…
Communicate imaging findings to other physicians
+Summarize the acute CT head findings for Dr. Sarah Mitchell, highlight the left temporal hemorrhage size and mass effect, state recommended urgent neurosurgical review and suggested imaging follow-up at 24 hours, then send the consult note.
The tools that do the workEpicO*NETWikipedia
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Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
+Prepare and finalise the comprehensive CT chest interpretive report for Maria Gonzales, include comparison…
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
+Prepare and finalise the comprehensive CT chest interpretive report for Maria Gonzales, include comparison with her prior April 12 study, list technique, key measurements, three differential diagnoses, and urgent findings to Dr. Patel and the thoracic surgery team by 5pm today.
The tools that do the workEpicO*NET
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Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
+Write a short procedural checklist to monitor image quality for the MRI technologists: include daily phantom…
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
+Write a short procedural checklist to monitor image quality for the MRI technologists: include daily phantom test results, coil function log, three common artefacts with corrective steps, and send it to Lead Technologist Aaron Park for implementation next Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
+Document the management plan and incident note for the bronchoscopy yesterday where Mrs. Liang developed…
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
+Document the management plan and incident note for the bronchoscopy yesterday where Mrs. Liang developed hypotension: record vitals trend, drugs given, response to fluid and vasopressor, planned observation period, and notify her primary team and the sedation nurse by end of shift.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHO*NET
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Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
+Draft and publish an updated radiation and sharps safety standard for the interventional suite: include…
Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
+Draft and publish an updated radiation and sharps safety standard for the interventional suite: include mandatory lead usage, time-out for shielding, post-procedure exposure logging, and circulate to Nursing Director Karen O'Neil and Safety Compliance by Friday.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRO*NET
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Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
+Schedule and register me for two CME activities this quarter: one thoracic imaging case conference and one…
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
+Schedule and register me for two CME activities this quarter: one thoracic imaging case conference and one interventional sedation course, attach proof of attendance requirements, and add them to my calendar and credentialing file by next Tuesday.
The tools that do the workACOM Solutions RAPID EMRO*NET
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Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
+Compile last quarter's diagnostic discrepancy cases with anonymised images and a short root-cause note for…
Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
+Compile last quarter's diagnostic discrepancy cases with anonymised images and a short root-cause note for each, prepare a ten-slide discussion, and send to Quality Committee and departmental radiologists for the morbidity meeting on Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Provide healthcare services to patients in specialised medicine
+See the new thoracic and neurology consult list for today, confirm each patient’s imaging needs, assign…
Provide healthcare services to patients in specialised medicine
+See the new thoracic and neurology consult list for today, confirm each patient’s imaging needs, assign priority level and planned modality, note any language needs for consent in the chart, and flag urgent cases for same‑day scheduling.
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Review diagnostic images to diagnose conditions
+Review the CT chest and MRI brain stacks for the five patients on my worklist, generate a focused report with…
Review diagnostic images to diagnose conditions
+Review the CT chest and MRI brain stacks for the five patients on my worklist, generate a focused report with measurements and differential, mark cases needing multidisciplinary review, and finalise reports before the end of my shift.
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Interpret medical imaging test results
+Interpret the PET/CT and contrast MRI studies for the oncology panel, state impression with staging…
Interpret medical imaging test results
+Interpret the PET/CT and contrast MRI studies for the oncology panel, state impression with staging implications, recommend follow‑up imaging intervals, and add clear findings to the problem list for the treating team.
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Consult with healthcare providers on imaging choices
+Consult with Dr. Morales and the thoracic surgery team about imaging choice for three post‑op patients,…
Consult with healthcare providers on imaging choices
+Consult with Dr. Morales and the thoracic surgery team about imaging choice for three post‑op patients, advise which modality best answers the question, set imaging urgency, and document the rationale in the shared chart.
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Calculate, measure, or prepare radioisotope dosages.
+Calculate the therapeutic radioisotope activity for Mr. David Chen for his hepatic radioembolization on…
Calculate, measure, or prepare radioisotope dosages.
+Calculate the therapeutic radioisotope activity for Mr. David Chen for his hepatic radioembolization on Thursday using his weight 82 kg, liver mass estimate 1.5 kg, target absorbed dose 120 Gy, and current vial concentrations — show step-by-step numbers and final syringe volume ready for pharmacist review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Test dosage evaluation instruments and survey meters to ensure they are operating properly.
+Verify the hospital dose calibrator and survey meter before the morning nuclear medicine list: record…
Test dosage evaluation instruments and survey meters to ensure they are operating properly.
+Verify the hospital dose calibrator and survey meter before the morning nuclear medicine list: record background, 1 mCi Cs-137 reference reading, constancy within 5% and battery status, note any drift and tag units out of service if readings exceed tolerance.
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Recommend additional examinations or treatments
+Recommend follow-up chest CT and PET-CT with contrast for Mrs. Alvarez after observing a 2.5 cm spiculated…
Recommend additional examinations or treatments
+Recommend follow-up chest CT and PET-CT with contrast for Mrs. Alvarez after observing a 2.5 cm spiculated right upper lobe nodule plus FDG-avid mediastinal nodes; state urgency as expedited oncology staging and request pulmonology correlation within 72 hours.
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Specialize in subspecialties like oncology or pediatric radiology
+List my pediatric neuroimaging commitments this week and assign subspecialty reading blocks: prioritize the…
Specialize in subspecialties like oncology or pediatric radiology
+List my pediatric neuroimaging commitments this week and assign subspecialty reading blocks: prioritize the two brain tumor surveillance MRIs Wednesday morning and the neonatal head ultrasounds Friday afternoon, and flag follow-up scheduling for families.
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Guide treatment decisions based on imaging results
+Advise the head and neck surgical team whether to proceed with chemoradiation or recommend biopsy first for…
Guide treatment decisions based on imaging results
+Advise the head and neck surgical team whether to proceed with chemoradiation or recommend biopsy first for Mr. Osei by summarizing the cervical node size, extranodal extension on imaging, and PET uptake, and propose a joint tumor board discussion Tuesday morning.
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Collaborate with healthcare team to plan patient management
+Coordinate a care plan with Dr. Mahmood and the oncology nurse: review Ms. Patel’s CT response to first-line…
Collaborate with healthcare team to plan patient management
+Coordinate a care plan with Dr. Mahmood and the oncology nurse: review Ms. Patel’s CT response to first-line therapy, propose switching to second-line targeted agent given progressive disease, request shared note and arrange a joint outpatient visit next Monday at 10:30 AM.
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