Therapeutic radiographer jobs in Finland
Therapeutic radiographers prepare and perform safe and accurate high-energy radiation treatments to patients, using a wide range of sophisticated equipment and techniques, to target the area to be treated, and computer planning to produce a plan of the dose distribution across the area to be treated.
Therapeutic radiographer - Which skills are essential?
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment used and infection control methods.
Cope with pressure and respond appropriately and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in healthcare.
Provide accurate psychological and emotional support to anxious, vulnerable and confused healthcare users related to the treatment undergone.
Contribute to the delivery of coordinated and continuous healthcare.
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
Inspect rules related to ionising radiation and ensure these abide by the Medical Exposure Directive (MED).
Inspect imaging equipment and quality assurance processes. Report malfunctions.
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination, informed consent and patient confidentiality.
The side effects and responses that patients can have after undergoing radiotherapy treatments.
Radiotherapy is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Develop and maintain a database to store, manage and distribute radiological images and data.
The radiation physics related to conventional radiology, CT, MRI, ultrasound, diagnostic nuclear medicine and their principles such as areas of application, indications, contraindications, limitations and radiation hazards.
Keep accurate client records which also satisfy legal and professional standards and ethical obligations in order to facilitate client management, ensuring that all clients' data (including verbal, written and electronic) are treated confidentially.
The science that studies the human organs and its interactions and mechanisms.
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
The type of therapy used in treating cancer that stops the hormonal growth and effects of the cancer.
The radiography principles that require the application of quality decision-making and radiography care based on proven clinical expertise as well as the most recent research developments in the field.
Substances used in medical imaging techniques to reinforce the visibility of certain features in organs or cells.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
Follow agreed protocols and guidelines in support of healthcare practice which are provided by healthcare institutions, professional associations, or authorities and also scientific organisations.
The way ionising radiation interacts with a living organism, how it can be used to treat various cancers and its effects.
Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Produce high quality medical images using technologically advanced medical imaging equipment such as CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), mobile X-ray machines, ultrasound (US), nuclear medicine with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
The planning and measurement of radiation amounts according to ICRU terminology.
Apply quality standards related to risk management, safety procedures, patients feedback, screening and medical devices in daily practice, as they are recognized by the national professional associations and authorities.
The dynamic relationship of human structure and function and the muscosceletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary and nervous systems; normal and altered anatomy and physiology throughout the human lifespan.
Comply with the regional and national legislation that is relevant to one`s work and apply it in practice.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Appraise the medical images to make sure that they are clear. Determine if they are suitable for further use or if new images need to be taken. Analyse the images for their suitability in treatment planning.
The characteristics, development, diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer in human organisms.
Determine appropriate radiation dosage in cooperation with medical physicists and doctors, determining which body area is to be treated, delivering radiation therapy in order to treat tumors or forms of cancer and minimising damage to surrounding tissues/organs.
Apply radiation treatments to the affected area of the patient. Use a wide range of equipment and techniques.
Use and apply radiological health sciences according to the situation and patient's response to treatment.
Perform post-processing on medical images, or develop X-ray films, checking processed images to determine if further care is necessary.
The type of therapy used to treat cancer by increasing the body's immune system's ability to fight it.
Communicate with clients and their carer’s, with the patient’s permission, to keep them informed about the clients’ and patients’ progress and safeguarding confidentiality.
Develop and execute new techniques to be used in radiography imaging.
Make sure that healthcare users are being treated professionally, effectively and safe from harm, adapting techniques and procedures according to the person's needs, abilities or the prevailing conditions.
Adhere to organisational European and regional specific standards and code of ethics, understanding the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and apply this awareness.
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.
The influence of adjuvant treatment such as surgery and chemotherapy on radiotherapy dose prescription, timing of radiotherapy and post radiotherapy complications.
Make sure the company and the employees implement the legal and operational measures established to guarantee protection against radiation.
Apply professional and evidence based assessment, goal setting, delivery of intervention and evaluation of clients, taking into account the developmental and contextual history of the clients, within one`s own scope of practice.
The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
Participate in the delivery of multidisciplinary health care, and understand the rules and competences of other healthcare related professions.
Perform post-examination activities such as liaising with the doctor, cleaning the room and speaking with the patient.
The types of markers or indications present in an image that help in making a diagnosis. The various markers that appear in images for specific diagnoses and the techniques used to find them.
Anticipate and prepare the examination room with equipment and supplies required for radiation treatment.
Calculate radiation data about procedures, such as length and intensity of exposure.
The emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person in the case of circulatory and/or respiratory failure, unconsciousness, wounds, bleeding, shock or poisoning.
Instruct patients prior to their exposure to imaging equipment, correctly positioning the patient and imaging equipment to obtain the best image of the area being examined.
Formulate a treatment plan and evaluation analysis based on collected data following assessment using a clinical reasoning process.
Therapeutic radiographer - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Analyse medical images in order to diagnose illnesses and injuries.
Perform clinical research in the field of radiography, ranging from recruitment to trials through research studies, evaluating newer technologies and techniques as part of providing evidence based practice.
Recognise changing signs, symptoms and progression of disease and make appropriate decisions related to the continuation or changing of the treatment.
Use and administer contrast agents to enhance the visibility of the body in medical imaging.
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
Promote awareness of cancer, providing preventive information and health advice.
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Use foreign languages for conducting and collaborating in health-related research.
The current techniques and developments in radiography and medical imaging.
Communicate in foreign languages with healthcare users, their carers, or services providers. Use foreign languages to faciliate patient care according to the needs of the patient.
Assess patients regularly while they are undergoing radiotherapy, prescribing drugs to counteract side effects where necessary, or referring them to other health professionals if needed.
Analyse the images resulting from radiology investigations and send a signed report to the primary care or referring physician, who will share the results with the patient.