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Diagnostic radiographer
Level
6
Degree level
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Health and science
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Obtaining images of a high diagnostic quality using a range of complex imaging equipment.
What you'd do
Greet and assess patients before their imaging examination
Position patients correctly and select the right imaging parameters
Operate X-ray, CT, MRI, or ultrasound equipment to acquire images
Check image quality and repeat acquisitions if needed
Maintain accurate patient records in the radiology information system
Explain procedures clearly to anxious or vulnerable patients
Follow radiation protection rules and carry out equipment safety checks
What you'd learn
Anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to medical imaging
Safe use of ionising radiation and radiation protection legislation
MRI, CT, ultrasound, and plain film imaging techniques and protocols
Patient communication, consent, and dignity in a clinical environment
Image quality assessment and recognising normal versus abnormal findings
Radiographic positioning for a wide range of examinations
Infection control and patient safety in an imaging department
Ready to look for a place?
See live Diagnostic radiographer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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