Radiographer CV Example
A radiographer CV should clearly show the imaging modalities you operate (X-ray, CT, MRI), the PACS/RIS systems you use and your grasp of radiation safety. Equipment vendors and patient-positioning experience set you apart. Keep it one page, ATS-friendly and free of photos or personal details, and state your HCPC registration.
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Daniel Wright
Diagnostic Radiographer
Leeds, UK
Summary
HCPC-registered radiographer with 5 years of experience; skilled in image quality and low-dose optimisation across plain-film, CT and MRI. Rigorous about radiation safety and efficient in managing the PACS workflow.
Experience
Diagnostic Radiographer · Spire Leeds Hospital
Jan 2022 – Present- ›Performed an average of 60-70 X-ray and 20 CT examinations per day with careful patient positioning and dose optimisation.
- ›Ran the image transfer and archiving workflow through PACS/RIS with zero errors.
- ›Kept patient and staff radiation dose to a minimum by applying the ALARA principle.
Diagnostic Radiographer · Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust
Jul 2019 – Dec 2021- ›Supported A&E and inpatient imaging with conventional X-ray and mobile radiography.
- ›Assisted with cannulation and contrast injector preparation for contrast-enhanced CT studies.
Skills
Education
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography · University of Leeds (2015 – 2018)
What to Highlight in a Radiographer CV
- ✓State the modalities you operate (X-ray, CT, MRI, mammography) and the equipment vendors clearly.
- ✓Always include your experience with IT systems such as PACS/RIS and the hospital information system.
- ✓Emphasise your command of radiation safety and the ALARA principle.
- ✓Add your daily examination volume and the setting you worked in (A&E, inpatient, outpatient).
- ✓List your radiation-protection and equipment-calibration certificates, and state your HCPC registration.
Technical Skills
- •CT and MRI acquisition techniques
- •Conventional X-ray
- •PACS / RIS workflow
- •Radiation safety & ALARA
- •Patient positioning protocols
- •Contrast administration support
Soft Skills
- •Attention to detail
- •Patient communication
- •Working at pace
- •Team collaboration
Common Mistakes
- ✕Saying vague "imaging" instead of specifying which modalities you worked with.
- ✕Leaving PACS/RIS and radiation-safety knowledge off the CV.
- ✕Never mentioning equipment vendors or examination volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I list equipment vendors on a radiographer CV?
Yes; naming the vendors you have worked with (Siemens, GE, Philips) shows employers you will adapt quickly and proves technical fit.
How do I show my radiation-safety knowledge?
State the ALARA principle, personal dosimetry monitoring and radiation-protection training clearly in your skills and certifications sections.
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