Radiographer

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Radiographer apply X-rays and radio–active substances to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The nature of the work differs according the Radiographer’s field of specialisation. A radiographer working for dentist will for instance apply X-rays to locate possible problems with a patient’s teeth while a Radiographer working for a Cardiologist or Heart Doctor will specialise in taking X-rays of a patient’s heart. Other Radiographers may administer chemotherapy to cancer patients.

There are four fields of specialisation in radiography.

• Diagnostic Radiographers Capture X-ray images of the human body on the film or other media to locate or confirm medical problems.

• Therapeutic Radiographers localise, plan and administer radiation treatment for cancer patients.

•  Nuclear Medicine radiographers use radioactive medicine to capture diagnostic images of the patient while.

• Ultrasound Radiographer produce images of the human body by using equipment which generates high frequency sound waves.

• Radiographers may be involved in administration, personnel management and training.