Provides diagnostic medical services, and medical care and management of patients utilising radiant energy techniques such as general radiography, angiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine and bone densitometry.

• Examines internal structures and functions of organ systems, and considers x-ray findings and other examinations and tests; makes diagnoses and advises patients, physicians, surgeons or other doctors; administers radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas, to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscope screens; conducts ultrasound, gamma camera, radioisotope scans and ct scanning.

• Works indoors in medical imaging consulting rooms and offices, oncology wards, clinics and nuclear medicine departments in hospitals, private practices and research facilities.
• Works in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces with variable lighting conditions.
• The danger of radiation exposure exists and protective clothing and equipment will be used and safety procedures will be followed.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Sits when analysing and interpreting images, consulting with patients or other medical professionals, reading case notes, using a computer and writing patient notes.
• Frequently stands and walks within the clinic area when organising material and equipment.
• Lifting, stretching, reaching, bending, squatting and crouching may be required when setting up or adjusting equipment or positioning the patient however in most contexts assistance will be accessible.
• Personal protective equipment and clothing and safety procedures are necessary to avoid hazardous radiation.
• Repetitive hand and finger movements will be required when using a computer and hand writing.
• Frequent use of medical equipment and materials is part of this role and include the use of electronic imaging and radiation equipment (CT, MRI), computers, x-ray development chemicals and light screens for viewing images.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with medical, assessment, analysis, interpretation, diagnostic, communication, organisational, writing, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
• Registration or licensing is required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.