Professional knowledge and skills in using radiation on medical purpose
Radiographers must be able to use professional radiation knowledge and skills to perform imaging diagnostic tests for patients.
Radiographers
Descriptions & Duties
- Radiographers perform diagnostic imaging examinations by administering radiation treatments such as X-ray and radioactive materials on patients.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- generally have a bachelor of science degree in Radiography awarded by the Hong Kong Polytechnic or the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, or equivalent
Professional qualification
- must be a registered radiographer of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance
Other specific requirements
- must hold a valid practicing certificate issued by the Radiographers Board under the Supplementary Medical Professions Council of Hong Kong
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$80,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-24
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 25-33A
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Radiographers work in hospitals, outpatient clinics and healthcare centres. They usually keep a regular work schedule because radiation therapy procedures are usually planned in advance. They, sometimes, work in emergency situations, may work evenings, weekends, or overnight.
Tools
- Bone densitometer
- Medical cine fluoroscopy equipment
- Computed tomography equipment
- Single-photon emission computed tomography cameras
- Gamma cameras
- Magnetic resonance imaging equipment
- Image capturing and transmission systems; Picture archiving and communication systems
- Positron emission tomography equipment
- Medical radiation dosimeters/ monitors
- Medical radiographic equipment grids
- Compression bands; Patient immobilization devices; Sandbags; Straps
- Patient radiation shields
- Fluoroscopic imaging systems
- Medical ultrasound scanners
- Medical X-ray film archiving system software
- X-ray machines
- X-ray filters
