Medical Radiographers
What they do most days?
Carries out post-treatment reviews and follow-ups.
Explains treatment to patient and management of any side effects.
Calculates radiation dosage and maps volume to be treated.
Plans course of treatment with clinical oncologists and physicists.
Maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken.
Positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment.
Decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope.
Verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment.
Assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments.
Uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
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Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.