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 registered with the Radiographers Board under the Radiographers (Registration and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulation (Cap. 359 sub. leg. H).
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
