Career Pathways After Graduating
Career Pathways for Radiographers in Australia
Radiography offers diverse career paths that cater to various interests and aspirations. Here are some avenues to consider:
Postgraduate Specialisations
You can explore a postgraduate options after being a graduate radiographer, in fields such as MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), CT (Computed Tomography) and US (Ultrasound). This can deepen your expertise.
A lot of radiographers also end up pursuing medicine in the postgraduate pathway, as pursuing a degree in radiography sets you up with a familarity in the clinical setting and terminology.
Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine are also other postgraduate options to pursue, but are a bit different to radiography. Radiation Therapy focalises mostly on the treatment of cancers with radiation, and Nuclear Medicine is injecting a radiopharmaceutical into the patient’s body and imaging it using a gamma camera.
Other Career Paths
So WHAT are some other pathways if I don’t want to pursue postgraduate qualitifications?
RESEARCH – You can contribute to the advancements within the imaging and medical field
TEACHING – Educating the next generation of radiographers can provide a good reinforcement of your knowledge and keep you updated with your skills 😂
LEADERSHIP – You ca take on supervisory roles and become a manager/Chief Radiographer of your department/clinic
Some Other Things You Can Consider
Public vs. Private Sector:
- Public hospitals provide exposure to trauma cases and advanced modalities like interventional radiology.
- Private practices offer a structured environment, focusing on elective procedures.
Rural and Remote Opportunities:
- Gain unique skills by working in rural areas, where you’ll encounter a broader scope of responsibilities due to limited resources.
- Travel internationally on locum, which will allow you to explore differnet cultures and meet new people
Professional Development:
- Consider further education or certifications to advance your career. Scholarships and employer-sponsored training programs can help.
- As an example, ASMIRT serves as a promising platform for the communication of various CPD courses and conferences that you can present your research!
Radiography is a dynamic profession with pathways to match your interests and ambitions. Explore your options and keep evolving!
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