There are a lot of job opportunities for
radiographers inside the country as well as internationally. In India
there are a lot of jobs in health services. Radiographers are
required in large numbers in nursing homes, hospitals, diagnostic centers and
super speciality hospitals. The job of a radiographer also covers areas like
medicine, research and teaching.
The field of nuclear medicine and photography are
also open to x-ray technicians and radiographers. Radiographers have to make
high quality images which in turn will help to diagnose disease and injury. They are
employed in the X-ray and ultrasound departments of medical institutions and
clinics.
Radiographers have to work in diagnostic imaging department, intensive care
unit, operating theatre, along with doctors and other hospital staff. In short
they have to work as a team.
The
following job profiles also comes under radiography
Radio
Diagnosis: It is the method of diagnosing the patient's illness with the help of X-ray, ultrasound or other such equipment.
Radio Therapy: A therapy radiographer treat patients with tumour, using
radiation in highly controlled conditions.
Radiation Protection: Specialists in this area monitor the levels of radiation
exposure and thereby ensure that no one is over-exposed to these radiations,
which could prove to be extremely harmful.