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.
Remuneration
In the government establishments, medical technologists get a starting
salary of approximately Rs 6000 per month. X-ray technicians get a starting
salary of Rs 5000 to Rs 8000 per month.
Junior occupational therapists may initially draw salaries ranging between
Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,500 per month. Remuneration will increase with the rank
and experience. In the private sector, salaries are a lot higher.
