Radiographer
A radiographer with a radiographic examination table and X-Ray tube | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Radiographer, Diagnostic Radiographer, therapeutic Radiographer, Radiologic Technologist |
Occupation type | Professional |
Activity sectors | Allied health profession |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Performing medical imaging and radiation therapy |
Education required | Usually an bachelor degree, master degree, associate degree for less developed countries |
Fields of employment | Healthcare, Military, Medical Imaging, Radiation therapy, Radiology |
Radiographers (radiologic technologists) are healthcare professionals who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy. Medical imaging is used for the diagnosis of pathology, while radiation therapy is used for treatment.
The duties and responsibilities of a radiographer include performing radiographic examinations, arranging radiographic examination projections with precision, carrying out radiotherapy procedures for disease treatment, being responsible for the radiation dose delivered to patients, conducting nuclear medicine examinations, managing and utilising radioactive substances including radiopharmaceuticals, implementing radiation protection measures to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare workers, as well as educating and explaining to patients about the procedures to be performed.