What Types of Radiography Jobs are Available?
Wondering what types of radiography jobs are available should you decide to enter this field? There are jobs which specialize is using specific types of equipment to identify the cause of disease or injury. These specialties include x-rays, fluoroscopy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography, computed tomography and Ultrasound.
Radiography jobs vary greatly. You could end up working at a cancer hospital using radiation to shrink a tumour so the surgeon can remove it or you could produce 3D images that are used to diagnose injury or disease. In all radiography jobs, you will need to be able to communicate with other health professionals who will rely on your skills. You also need the ability to provide support for patients who may not understand what you are doing. Small children are often frightened by x-rays, MRIs, and related imaging techniques.
In the UK, there is currently a shortage of radiographers. Graduating students usually don’t have a problem securing radiography jobs after graduation. Very few graduates end up working abroad and those that do, are doing it because they want to not because there were no jobs in the UK. This is great news for anyone looking for a new career. You can begin your training at any age in universities which offer programmes lasting three or four academic years. During your clinical work, you can discover what types of radiography jobs you prefer most.