Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
diagnostic radiographer
ESCO occupation · 51 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply organisational techniques
undertake post-examination activities
listen actively
human physiology
radiobiology
determine patient's exposure factors
hygiene in a health care setting
empathise with the healthcare user
radiation protection
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
first aid
determine imaging techniques to be performed
paediatrics
perform diagnostic imaging procedures
respond to changing situations in health care
use treatment verification systems
prepare for diagnostic imaging procedures
adhere to organisational code of ethics
manage radiology information system
ensure safety of healthcare users
medical oncology
medical contrast agents
evaluate delivery of radiation treatment
apply radiation protection procedures
post-process medical images
maintain imaging equipment
work in multidisciplinary health teams
health care legislation
manage healthcare users' data
provide psychological support to patients
determine medical images' diagnostic suitability
communicate effectively in healthcare
interact with healthcare users
apply context specific clinical competences
contribute to continuity of health care
evidence-based radiography practice
health care occupation-specific ethics
apply medical imaging techniques
human anatomy
apply radiological health sciences
operate medical imaging equipment
assess radiation response
medical terminology
comply with legislation related to health care
prepare patients for imaging procedures
radiation physics in healthcare
pharmaceutical products
deal with emergency care situations
calculate exposure to radiation
ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
follow clinical guidelines
Optional & specialised skills
employ foreign languages for health-related research
psychology
report on radiological examinations
interpret medical images
perform ultrasound
interpret radiology examinations
administer contrast media
conduct health related research
employ foreign languages in care
identify progression of disease
development trends in radiography
perform clinical research in radiography
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.