Radiography assistant
Radiography assistants help radiographers to take images and scans of patients.
Typical Salary
£24,000 – £26,000
per year
Working Hours
37–40
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As a radiography assistant, you would:
- reassure patients and get them ready for their x-ray or scan
- help to process images
- enter patient data into a computer system
- carry out routine equipment checks and report any faults
- take patients to and from other wards
Skills needed
- sensitivity and understanding
- customer service skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- to be flexible and open to change
- the ability to work well with others
- patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- excellent verbal communication skills
- knowledge of medicine and dentistry
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience and further training, you could:
- go on to be an assistant practitioner
- study part time to become a radiographer
- join The Society of Radiographers for professional development opportunities