Niklas Stockreiter, BSc MSc
Niklas Stockreiter loves engaging with patients and operating complex radiological equipment in his job. He works as a radiographer at the Diagnose Zentrum Urania.
Key data
Job description: Radiographer
Company: Diagnose Zentrum Urania
I work in: Vienna, Austria
I’ve worked here since: 2017
Contact:
stockreiter.niklas@gmail.com
What I do:
- Clinical history and informing patients about the upcoming examination, the contrast media used and any risks
- Intravenous application of contrast media and patient follow-up
- Operating the CT scanner including data post-processing
Why I love my job and what is important to me:
- Working at the interface between people, medicine and technology
- The varied work
- Direct contact with patients and operating complex radiological equipment
What I don't like so much about my job:
- Weekend work ;)
- High number of patients in primary care ;)
Important skills in my job:
- Respectful interaction with patients and colleagues
- Sensitivity and understanding
- Ability to separate work and personal life
My biggest success / my greatest experience
As a radiographer, I am happy when I am able to make an examination as pleasant as possible for the patients. A little ‘Thank you – that wasn’t so bad after all’ at the end of an examination always fills me with pride. I am equally proud of having successfully completed a part-time Master’s degree in Digital Healthcare. This enabled me to address the interface between technology & medicine in more detail and to acquire new skills.
How I found my current job
I came across this job by chance via a fellow student on the Master’s course.
What I learned for this job during my studies:
Aside from the basics such as anatomy, pathology, radiation physics etc. which I learned during my Bachelor’s degree in Radiography, I am also happy about the various internships which offer the chance to ‘find’ your own interests and learn how to deal with patients.
Job prospects in my field:
Following successful completion of the course, there are excellent opportunities for gaining a wide range of jobs in radiology.
I am:
- target-driven
- conscientious
- humorous
The Radiography course is aimed at anyone with an interest in medicine and technology. The job prospects are excellent following successful graduation and the wide range of fields in radiology ensure plenty of variety in your career. The course also provides a good basis for continuing with a Master’s degree, exploring the interface between medicine & technology in more depth without being restricted to the field of radiology alone. This opens up a broad professional field which also allows you to pursue personal or professional interests.