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.

Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy catheter placement.

Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.

Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.

Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.

Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.

Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.

Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.

Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.

Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.

Conduct physical examinations to inform decisions about appropriate procedures.

Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.

Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.

Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.

Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.

Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.

Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.

Administer radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens.

Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.

Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.

Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.

Schedule examinations and assign radiologic personnel.

Supervise and teach residents or medical students.

Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.

Participate in research projects involving radiology.

Provide advice on types or quantities of radiology equipment needed to maintain facilities.

Serve as an offsite teleradiologist for facilities that do not have on-site radiologists.

Treat malignant internal or external growths by exposure to radiation from radiographs (x-rays), high energy sources, or natural or synthetic radioisotopes.

Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control.