RADIOGRAPHER

1. PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

1.1. - Accuracy

1.2. - Technology

1.3. - Organisation

1.4. - Communication

1.5. - Self-management

1.6. - Critical thinking

1.7. - Adaptability

1.8. - Confidence

1.9. - Personable

1.10. - Calmness

2. EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

2.1. - To become a radiographer you will need to have completed Year 12 to then apply for a 4 year undergraduate course in medical imaging.

2.2. - This course requires a high ATAR within the high 90's and does not require any prerequisite subjects.

3. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PATHWAYS

3.1. - Employment opportunities may include working in a hospital, a private practice, the Defence Force, medical equipment companies or research and development.

3.2. - Pathways may include work experience at an imaging or radiography department or partaking in a VET course relating to health.

4. WORK HOURS

4.1. - On average, full time radiographers work 40 hours a weekly basis including evenings, nights and weekends.

4.2. - Radiographers have set schedules

4.3. - Shift work is common for radiographers who work full time

5. PAY RATES

5.1. - The median salary of a full-time radiographer averages at around $100,990/Year

6. - Use of protective clothing and safety gear such as surgical gloves, etc.

7. CAPABILITIES INVOLVED WITHIN THIS OCCUPATION

7.1. NUMERACY

7.1.1. - Calculate timings of procedures

7.1.2. - Calculating how much radiation is needed for each patient

7.2. CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING

7.2.1. - Analysing reports and diagnostics

7.3. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

7.3.1. - Operate advanced technical equipment

7.3.2. - Communicating through ICT

7.3.3. - Retrieving, sending & analysing digital health related data

7.4. INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING

7.4.1. - To understand, interact & communicate with patients from diverse cultures and ethical backgrounds

7.5. PERSONAL & SOCIAL

7.5.1. - Work both independently & with colleagues

7.5.2. - Managing relationships with patients & colleagues

7.6. LITERACY

7.6.1. - Communicating with patients or colleagues

7.6.2. - Preparing comprehensive reports of findings

8. TASKS PERFORMED IN THIS OCCUPATION

8.1. - Obtaining patient histories from patient interviews, electronic records, dictated reports

8.2. - Explaining procedures to patients and answering questions about procedures

8.3. - Ensure patient's welfare during procedures

8.4. - Positioning patients for imaging procedures as well as equipment

8.5. - Performing diagnostic imaging procedures such as MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, or mammography

8.6. - Reviewing information gathered from diagnostic imaging procedures

8.7. - Communicating results of diagnostic information to physicians and patients

8.8. - Preparing comprehensive reports of findings

9. WORK CONDITIONS

9.1. - Medical setting

9.2. - Exposure to radiation, infections and diseases

9.3. - Shared workspaces

9.4. - Indoors