A diagnostic radiographer uses technology to look inside the service users’ bodies, to understand the cause of their illness.
- Take images using technology (MRI, X-rays, CT scans and ultra sounds) of the insides (muscles & bones) of service users to help diagnose and understand the problem/ condition.
- Design treatment plans depending on what the problem is
- Advise and support recommendations
- Be involved with MDT working to discuss progress of service users
- Cancer treatment ward
- Accident & emergency department
- Private clinics
- Intensive care
- Neonatal unit
- GP surgery
- Operating department
- Veterinary practice
- Prisons
- The armed forces
- Research establishments