Radiologic Professionals, Modalities, and Pathways Flashcards
Radiologists
Medical doctor who interprets radiographs in order to diagnose.
Radiographer
Uses ionizing radiation to produce images
Radiologic Technologists
A radiographer who understand the “why” not just “how”
X-ray Technician
“Button Pusher”. BMO No degree.
RRA
Registered Radiologist Assistant. Higher level of education. Required to be supervised by radiologists.
PA
Physician’s Assistant
Radiography (R)
Imaging technique using electromagnetic radiation.
Nuclear Medicine (N)
Imaging of patient’s organs after the introduction of radiopharmaceutical.
Radiation Therapy (T)
Radiation Therapists administer radiation treatments to patients.
Bone Densitometry (BD)
Most often used to diagnose osteoporosis.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Recording of a predetermined plane in the body using an x-ray beam that is measured, recorded, and then processed by a computer. Main Advantage: High resolution. Main Disadvantage: High dose and cost for pt.
Sonography (S)
Visualization of structures of the body by recording the reflections of pulses of high-frequency sound waves. Used to see soft tissue swelling, fluid levels, and masses in the body.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Uses strong magnetic field and radio waves along with a computer to generate sectional images of pt. anatomy, especially soft tissue. For organ and tissue studies, brain, muscles, tendons, etc.
Mammography (M)
Radiologic examinations of the breasts. Diagnoses breast cancer.
Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CV)
Radiologic examinations of the cardiovascular system.
