Radiologic Technologist Subspecialties:
Bone Densitometry:
Is a medical term that refers to the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones. Measuring this is done with a procedure called Densitometry. It is a painless and non-invasive procedure.
Cardiac-Interventional Technology:
This is where a skilled professional works with therapeutic radiologic procedures to help with cardiac issues. The Cardiovascular Interventional Technologists is a skilled professional that works mainly in a hospital. They are responsible for educating and preparing patients for examinations, provide patient care, take medical history and making a diagnosis to name a few.
Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology:
This is a specialized area of radiology that performs invasive diagnostic or curative procedures and tests such as angiograms and intravascular catheterizations. Some of this specialized are of medicine includes using vascular and non-vascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. It requires extensive knowledge of vascular systems and major vessel anatomy.
Computed Tomography:
Computed Tomography is medical imaging method employed tomography created through computer processing. Digital geometry is used to make a three-dimensional image of the inside of an object from a very large series of 2 dimensional x-ray images that are taken around a single axis of rotation. CT can be used elsewhere but is most common in medicine.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging:
An MRI is a medical imaging technique that is used in radiology to see detailed internal structures. It makes use of nuclear magnetic resonance. An MRI machine uses large magnets as well.
Mammography:
This process uses a low energy x-ray to observe the breast. It is used as a diagnostic and screening tool. The main goal of a mammography is the early detection of breast cancer.
Nuclear Medicine Technology:
Is the advancements of medical imaging that uses radionuclides and relies on the process of radioactive decay in diagnosing and treating disease. Every day specialists are bettering the technology available for nuclear medicine. Some of the technologies are whole body scans, myocardial perfusion scan and parathyroid scan.
Quality Management:
This is to ensure the quality of an organization is consistent. To do this there are four main components: quality planning, control, assurance and improvement. It is focused on how to achieve quality.
Radiation Therapy:
Radiation Therapy is the medical use of ionizing radiation. This is generally used as a form of cancer treatment to help control malignant cells. It is often applied to a cancerous tumor because it can control the growth of the cell.
Radiography:
Uses x-rays to see a non uniformly composed material. By using the physical properties of a ray, an image can be developed and the areas of different density and composition can be seen. It is used for both medical and industrial situations.
Radiologic Technologist:
Is also known as a medical radiation technologist as well a radiographer. They perform imaging of the body for diagnosing and treating medical issues. They often work in clinics, hospitals, private practices and medical labs. They often work with a team of health specialists including physical therapists, respiratory therapists, nurses and surgeons.
Sonography:
Is an ultrasonic image. A sonographer is a medical professional that operates the ultrasonic imaging device to produce images, scans, videos and diagnostic data. Sonography is implemented at high-risk pregnancy clinics.
Vascular Sonography:
This is also called a vascular ultra-sound. It's a diagnostic procedure that uses sound waves to make images of blood vessels and blood flow. The purpose is to evaluate the blood flow within the arteries and veins.
Vascular-Interventional Technology:
Deals with the diagnosis of disorders affecting the circulation. Vascular technologists complete a patient's medical history, they evaluate pulses and assess blood flow in the arteries and veins by listening for abnormalities. They also perform noninvasive procedures with ultrasound equipment.