ISCO Specialization 2269.8.1 Diagnostic Radiographer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Diagnostic Radiographer: Diagnostic radiographers plan, prepare and perform diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (Ultrasound).
Essential Skills
- Hygiene In A Health Care Setting
- Apply Organisational Techniques
- Human Physiology
- Interact With Healthcare Users
- Determine Patient'S Exposure Factors
- Manage Radiology Information System
- Medical Contrast Agents
- Apply Medical Imaging Techniques
- Medical Terminology
- First Aid
- Undertake Post-Examination Activities
- Radiation Physics In Healthcare
- Evidence-Based Radiography Practice
- Communicate Effectively In Healthcare
- Respond To Changing Situations In Health Care
- Determine Imaging Techniques To Be Performed
- Comply With Legislation Related To Health Care
- Apply Radiological Health Sciences
- Determine Medical Images' Diagnostic Suitability
- Operate Medical Imaging Equipment
- Pharmaceutical Products
- Deal With Emergency Care Situations
- Medical Oncology
- Listen Actively
- Assess Radiation Response
- Prepare For Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
- Radiation Protection
- Manage Healthcare Users' Data
- Calculate Exposure To Radiation
- Apply Context Specific Clinical Competences
- Radiobiology
- Follow Clinical Guidelines
- Adhere To Organisational Code Of Ethics
- Contribute To Continuity Of Health Care
- Ensure Safety Of Healthcare Users
- Maintain Imaging Equipment
- Ensure Compliance With Radiation Protection Regulations
- Evaluate Delivery Of Radiation Treatment
- Empathise With The Healthcare User
- Paediatrics
- Use Treatment Verification Systems
- Work In Multidisciplinary Health Teams
- Human Anatomy
- Prepare Patients For Imaging Procedures
- Health Care Legislation
- Apply Radiation Protection Procedures
- Comply With Quality Standards Related To Healthcare Practice
- Perform Diagnostic Imaging Procedures
- Provide Psychological Support To Patients
- Health Care Occupation-Specific Ethics
- Post-Process Medical Images
Optional Skills
- Psychology
- Employ Foreign Languages In Care
- Interpret Radiology Examinations
- Conduct Health Related Research
- Report On Radiological Examinations
- Employ Foreign Languages For Health-Related Research
- Perform Ultrasound
- Identify Progression Of Disease
- Perform Clinical Research In Radiography
- Interpret Medical Images
- Development Trends In Radiography
- Administer Contrast Media
Alternative Names
- Diagnostic Radiography Technician
- Diagnostic Radiography Practitioner
- Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer
- Diagnostic Imaging Radiographer
- Practitioner Of Diagnostic Radiography
- Diagnostic Imaging Radiology Technologist
- Expert Diagnostic Radiographer
- Senior Diagnostic Radiographer
- Radiologic Technologist
