Diagnosing and treating patients with conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, or infections by inserting catheters into blood vessels to access the heart, lungs, or other organs
Conducting research to develop new interventional radiology techniques for treating disease
Performing diagnostic imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasound imaging, bone density scans, and others
Preparing patients for procedures using sedatives and anesthetics as needed
Interpreting test results and providing diagnosis and treatment options to patients and other healthcare professionals
Diagnosing and treating patients with cancer using radiation therapy techniques such as brachytherapy (inserting radioactive seeds into tumors), stereotactic radiosurgery (targeting small areas with high doses of radiation), and radiation therapy (delivered over time in small doses)