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radiographer
Description
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.
Alternative Labels
clinical radiographer
clinical radiography practitioner
expert radiographer
medical radiation technologist
nuclear medicine technician
nuclear medicine technologist
practitioner of radiography
specialist radiographer
Relationships
Essential Skills and Competences
adhere to organisational code of ethics
analyse X-ray imagery
apply context specific clinical competences
apply organisational techniques
apply radiation protection procedures
apply radiological health sciences
calculate exposure to radiation
communicate in healthcare
comply with legislation related to health care
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
conduct cancer screening tests
conduct radiotherapy computer planning
contribute to continuity of health care
deal with emergency care situations
determine imaging techniques to be performed
empathise with the healthcare user
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
ensure safety of healthcare users
follow clinical guidelines
interact with healthcare suppliers
interact with healthcare users
interpret requests for imaging examinations
listen actively
maintain imaging equipment
manage healthcare users' data
manage radiology information system
operate medical imaging equipment
post-process medical images
prepare patients for imaging procedures
promote inclusion
provide health education
provide information
provide psychological support to patients
respond to changing situations in health care
use e-health and mobile health technologies
work in multidisciplinary health teams
Essential Knowledge
evidence-based radiography practice
first aid
health care legislation
health care occupation-specific ethics
healthcare data systems
human anatomy
hygiene in a health care setting
medical contrast agents
medical oncology
medical terminology
paediatrics
pathology
pharmaceutical products
psychology
radiation physics in healthcare
radiation protection
radiobiology
scientific research methodology
Optional Skills and Competences
Interpret diagnostic procedures for vascular surgery
administer radiotherapy
advise on healthcare users' informed consent
conduct health related research
conduct video telemetry
educate on the prevention of illness
identify progression of disease
implant brachytherapy treatments
inform policy makers on health-related challenges
interpret medical images
perform clinical research in radiography
perform lectures
prepare lesson content
use foreign languages for health-related research
use foreign languages in patient care
use obstetric sonography
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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