A Radiology Assistant is a medical professional who assists the Radiologists in applying different radiology diagnostic tools to patients, in a controlled manner so that the doctors can better diagnose the patients and treat them. Working under the supervision of Radiologists and Doctors, the assistant also helps in taking care of patients. The radiology assistant work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and so on. The profession of radiology assistant is suitable for both men and women. The person willing to do this job has to first complete some basic graduation in science faculty. First of all a formal training in all radiology diagnostic modalities has to be completed which may vary from twelve to eighteen months. Then a hands –on training for the Sonography and Doppler examination long with USG guided procedure is given. This again may vary from twelve to eighteen months.

Duties to be performed
There are many responsibilities of the radiology assistants. The main duties include:

• Helping the radiologist in different dealings with the patients
• Deals directly with the patients and make them aware of the radioactive rays they are supposed to be exposed to.
• Assuring that the images taken are appropriate and reflect the injured part.
• Giving written consent to the patients.
• Answer the queries of the patients.
• Relaxing the patients from any anxieties.
• Performing Sonography and acquiring data to be read by the radiologist

Different Fields for Radiology Assistant
There are many fields for the radiology assistant to choose from. Some of them are, Diagnostic Radiography for internal organs, bones, cavities and so on, Sonography for abdominal and vascular injuries, MRI/CT Scan for images of tiffues and so on.

Salary and Job Availability
There are many job vacancies for Radiology Assistants in India. For better salary benefits the aspiring individuals are may opt for cross Training in several fields.

Duration and Requirements

• 2 years, post graduate diploma (CRA). Minimum qualification is bachelor in medicine (MBBS, BAMS, BHMS, BSC)
• I years, post graduate diploma in Sonography (CSA). Minimum qualification a bachelor in medicine (MBBS, BAMS, GHMS, BSC)

The centre manager represents the organization and the diagnostic division at the particular scan centre. He / She is team leader Capable of Co – coordinating with other departments along with financial department of the Centre. He / She will have to Control & Co – ordinate with 3M’s-man, machinery & Material.

The NHE train student into BDCM with following Characteristic

• Helping the radiologist in different dealings with the patients
• Deals directly with the patients and make them aware of the radioactive rays they are supposed to be exposed to.
• Assuring that the images taken are appropriate and reflect the injured part.
• Giving written consent to the patients.
• Answer the queries of the patients.
• Relaxing the patients from any anxieties.
• Performing Sonography and acquiring data to be read by the radiologist

Salary and job Availability
There are many job vacancies for Centre Manager in India. For better Salary benefits the aspiring individuals are appointed for hospital management or may also venture in a diagnostic centre of their own.

Duration and Requirements

• 2 years, post graduate diploma (MDCM). Minimum qualification is Graduate in any discipline
• 1 year, post graduate

As vital member of the health care team, medical laboratory professional play a critical role in collecting the information needed to give the best care to an ill or injured patient. The fact is, the practice of medicine would be impossible without the tests performed in the laboratory.
To well establish allied Health specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases through the use of clinical laboratory tests.

Career
Medical laboratory professionals have unlimited choices of practice settings. Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, public health facilities, and commercial laboratories all have positions open Right Now for qualified laboratory professionals. Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations, as the volume of laboratory tests increases with population growth and the development of new types of tests. Over 3,000 laboratory tests are currently available for diagnostic use.

Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)
Duration and qualification requirements:

• Min. :1 year 10+2 or its equivalent

(Radiographer / Radiography Technician)
Radiography is the science of imaging human anatomy. Radiography as a profession calls for considerable technological expertise. Radiographers work as part of the healthcare team in many areas of a hospital Including the Diagnostic imaging Departments, Accident & Emergency, Intensive Care Unit and Operation Theatre. Radiographers are responsible for producing high quality images to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
To develop radiology profession with in depth knowledge & competencies suited to the various organization in healthcare industry, globally.

Career
The role of a Radiographer is constantly developing and expanding into new areas of responsibility. A radiographer could undertake postgraduate studies and become a clinical specialist, or go on to do research and clinical trials, tele radiology, tele medicine or gain further qualifications such as a master’s degree pf phD, and take up teaching in specialized fields. Employment prospects for radiographers are good, both within the country as well as internationality. In India with the healthcare industry booming, radiographers are constantly in demand in nursing homes, hospitals, diagnostic centre’s as well as super specialty hospitals. Employment opportunities abound overseas as well.

Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (DMIT)
Duration and qualification requirements:

• Min. :1 year 10+2 or its equivalent