Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required for radiology specialist jobs?

Imaging diagnostics: This is the core area of activity. This includes carrying out various imaging procedures such as X-rays, CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound. The specialist is responsible for the preparation, execution and post-processing of the examinations.

Patient care and preparation: The radiology specialist looks after patients before, during and after the examinations. This includes providing information about the examination procedure, reassurance in the event of anxiety and support with positioning.

Quality assurance and equipment maintenance: Monitoring and ensuring the quality of the recordings and regular maintenance of the technical equipment are also important tasks.

approx. 10% of the time

Administrative activities: This includes maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments and other organizational tasks.

Collaboration with other medical specialists: This includes working closely with physicians, especially radiologists, to discuss and interpret image results.

Further training and research: In some positions, participation in research projects or continuous training can also be part of the job.

• Completed three-year basic training in a healthcare profession
• Completed HF degree in radiology
• Practical experience

• Technical knowledge for working with complex medical devices
• Knowledge in the interpretation of images (image analysis)
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures relating to radiation protection
• Good knowledge of German
• Further foreign language skills an advantage

• Empathy
• Communication skills
• Ability to build trust
• Care and precision
• Load capacity

• Clinical skills: Patient preparation: preparing and positioning patients for examinations, taking into account their needs and comfort.
• Patient preparation: Preparation and positioning of patients for examinations, taking into account their needs and comfort.
• Emergency management: skills in first aid and dealing with emergency situations.
• Patient communication: Empathy and the ability to convey complex information in an understandable way, especially with regard to examination procedures.
• Teamwork: Effective communication and collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses and other radiologic technologists.