Overview

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Day-to-Day

• Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
• Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
• Perform 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.
• Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
• Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.

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Bachelor's Degree

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Healthcare

The primary activities of this group involve delivering medical care and support to patients, including diagnosing illness, treating injuries, administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and completing corresponding administrative tasks.