Clinical technologists are healthcare scientists who work in NHS hospitals, private healthcare, universities and the medical device industry.
Their work falls into two broad areas, medical physics and clinical engineering, covering the following disciplines:
Some clinical technologists work directly with patients. They perform invasive or complex procedures, make clinical interventions and exercise judgement that can significantly affect patient health and welfare. Others work ‘behind the scenes’, preparing treatments such as radioactive injections or looking after specialist medical devices. In both cases, their work has a significant impact on patient care and outcomes.
The role of clinical technologist is not regulated by statute, so registration is not compulsory.
Each scope of practice describes what is expected of a newly qualified clinical technologist at the point of registration. Download the Scopes of practice (PDF).
For more information about a particular scope of practice, contact the RCT.
If you have a question or concern about a clinical technologist, contact the RCT.
