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Medical Radiographers

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About this career

£36,947

Median salary

New workers start around £19,805.26. Normal pay is £36,947 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £53,417.21.
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Jobs

Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths, Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.

Daily Tasks

  • Carries out post-treatment reviews and follow-ups.
  • Explains treatment to patient and management of any side effects.
  • Calculates radiation dosage and maps volume to be treated.
  • Plans course of treatment with clinical oncologists and physicists.
  • Maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken.
  • Positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment.
  • Decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope.
  • Verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment.
  • Assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments.
  • Uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Skills

Job postings

Reading Comprehension
57
Speaking
57
Active Listening
53
Critical Thinking
49
Writing
48
Active Learning
48
Learning Strategies
48
Monitoring
46
Mathematics
32
Science
0