§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

diagnostic radiographer

Diagnostic radiographers plan, prepare and perform diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (Ultrasound).

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

radiobiology pharmaceutical products human physiology health care occupation-specific ethics radiation physics in healthcare medical contrast agents radiation protection paediatrics medical terminology evidence-based radiography practice human anatomy medical oncology health care legislation hygiene in a health care setting first aid

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

psychology development trends in radiography

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice contribute to continuity of health care empathise with the healthcare user determine patient's exposure factors interact with healthcare users post-process medical images undertake post-examination activities communicate in healthcare calculate exposure to radiation use treatment verification systems perform diagnostic imaging procedures respond to changing situations in health care work in multidisciplinary health teams follow clinical guidelines manage healthcare users' data comply with legislation related to health care determine imaging techniques to be performed conduct preoperative investigations operate medical imaging equipment apply radiological health sciences apply radiation protection procedures adhere to organisational code of ethics provide psychological support to patients prepare for diagnostic imaging procedures apply medical imaging techniques ensure safety of healthcare users deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences assess radiation response analyse X-ray imagery apply organisational techniques perform bronchoscopy determine medical images' diagnostic suitability listen actively evaluate delivery of radiation treatment ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations prepare patients for imaging procedures maintain imaging equipment conduct cancer screening tests manage radiology information system

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct radiotherapy computer planning perform ultrasound Interpret diagnostic procedures for vascular surgery administer contrast media use obstetric sonography use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care perform clinical research in radiography determine eye disease progression interpret medical images conduct video telemetry report on radiological examinations identify progression of disease conduct health related research

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)