Interventional radiology uses imaging technology such as CT scans, MRI, and Ultrasounds to help guide medical procedures. This technology eliminates the need for surgery and scopes to diagnose and treat certain conditions. Instead, patients are often awake during the procedure or under very mild sedation.

Do radiologists use computers?

Computers are an integral part of modern radiology practice and are used by different radiology modalities to acquire, process, and postprocess imaging data. ... They help in composing radiology reports, with text and images from different modalities and specialties.

What equipment do radiology techs use?

Radiologic technologists use diagnostic imaging equipment to help physicians identify illnesses and injuries. They may use x-ray equipment, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or mammography to perform X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or mammograms.