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Radiographer

Perform medical imaging to assist diagnosis and treatment.

payments Avg: R38,000

description Overview

Radiographers operate imaging equipment (X-ray, CT, MRI) and work closely with clinicians to produce quality diagnostic images while ensuring patient safety.

**A Day in the Life:**
Patient prep, scanning, quality checks, image archiving, and equipment safety routines.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:30

Equipment start-up and safety checks

09:00

Patient imaging sessions

12:00

Image quality review and archiving

15:00

Admin, maintenance logs, and handover

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Radiographer

0-2

Step 2

Radiographer

2-6

Step 3

Senior Radiographer

6-10

Step 4

Imaging Manager / Modality Specialist

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 65,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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