Radiologists

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1. 01Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
2. 02Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, or nephrostomy catheter placement.
3. 03Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
4. 04Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
5. 05Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
6. 06Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
7. 07Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
8. 08Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
9. 09Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
10. 10Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
11. 11Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
12. 12Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.

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