Career Prospects
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor’s degree programme, you obtain an academic degree as well as the professional qualification required for authorisation to practise as a radiological technologist. Registration in the Austrian Health Professions Register is also required before entering professional practice.
Career Opportunities for Radiological Technologists
Career prospects for radiological technologists are very good. Medical imaging, interventional procedures, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy are essential components of modern healthcare. At the same time, technological advances and the growing demand for healthcare services continue to expand the range of professional opportunities.
Our graduates can therefore pursue a wide variety of careers in both hospital and outpatient healthcare settings.
Fields of Activity
Employment opportunities are available particularly in:
- hospitals and university hospitals
- radiology practices and outpatient clinics
- nuclear medicine and radiotherapy departments
- research and science
- medical technology companies, particularly in application management for radiological equipment, image-processing systems and treatment-planning systems
- radiation protection and quality assurance institutions
Radiological Technologists …
- are specialists in the application of medical imaging procedures and the delivery of treatments using ionising radiation, particularly radiotherapy
- carry out examinations and treatments prescribed by a physician under their own professional responsibility
- administer prescribed medicinal products, contrast media and radiopharmaceuticals appropriately
- assist with interventional radiology procedures
- serve as points of contact for patients and support them throughout examinations and treatments
- work with state-of-the-art medical technology and highly specialised software
- assume positions of responsibility in technical quality assurance
- work as radiation protection officers and are responsible for protecting patients and staff from the risks associated with ionising radiation
- contribute to research, development and teaching
- are responsible for the administration, documentation and archiving of patient data and medical images