§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

radiographer

Radiographers use a range of technologies to examine, treat and care for patients.

Description

Radiographers use a range of technologies to examine, treat and care for patients. They work in the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and apply ionising radiation, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and radioactive sources.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pedagogy pharmacology orthopaedics human physiology epidemiology 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 use e-health and mobile health technologies conduct radiotherapy computer planning interact with healthcare users post-process medical images communicate in healthcare calculate exposure to radiation interpret requests for imaging examinations provide health education promote inclusion 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 operate medical imaging equipment apply radiological health sciences provide information apply radiation protection procedures adhere to organisational code of ethics provide psychological support to patients ensure safety of healthcare users deal with emergency care situations apply context specific clinical competences develop new imaging techniques analyse X-ray imagery apply organisational techniques listen actively interact with healthcare suppliers ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations prepare patients for imaging procedures maintain imaging equipment conduct cancer screening tests manage radiology information system

OPTIONALOptional competences

educate on the prevention of illness prepare lesson content Interpret diagnostic procedures for vascular surgery inform policy makers on health-related challenges perform lectures use obstetric sonography administer radiotherapy use foreign languages for health-related research use foreign languages in patient care implant brachytherapy treatments perform clinical research in radiography interpret medical images conduct video telemetry advise on healthcare users' informed consent identify progression of disease conduct health related research

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