Scientific imaging, more commonly called medical imaging, is the scientific rendering of body parts or components into detailed images that illustrate the internal structures of the parts or components. This may be done with various forms of energy, equipment and magnification.
Clinical Laboratory Technologists
Clinical laboratory technologists use microscopes and magnified computers and cameras to examine and photograph body tissues and fluids.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists inject patients in a particular area with a solution that includes tiny unstable atoms called radionuclides. They then use highly specialized cameras to photograph the affected areas, providing information about various abnormalities that might be present.
Radiologic Technologists
Radiologic technologists perform a variety of diagnostic tests that use various types of rays to produce images. These tests include X-rays, mammograms, computer tomography (CT scans) and magnetic resonance images (MRIs).
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Diagnostic medical sonographers use the echo of sound waves to create real time, moving pictures that can be printed or videotaped. Diagnostic medical sonographers perform sonograms mostly on pregnant women to view the developing fetus.
Cardiovascular Technologists
Cardiovascular technologists work primarily with imaging of the heart. In addition to administering electrocardiograms, or EKGs, cardiovascular technologists perform ultrasounds and sonograms upon the heart to look for blockages and other irregularities.
Training
Training for positions in scientific imaging vary depending on specialty, but typically require a minimum of a 2-year Associate's degree. Those that continue on to receive a 4-year Bachelor's degree may be hired at a higher starting rate.
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