Study to become a Radiographer with support from Region Kalmar län

We offer you, as an already employed person in Region Kalmar län, compensation for travel, accommodation, and student literature while you study to become a radiographer in the Radiography program (180 credits) at Jönköping University.

During your studies, you will be on study leave from your regular position in Region Kalmar. After completing your education, you will be employed as a radiographer at the Radiology Clinic.

The theoretical part of the program is primarily conducted as distance studies, while the introduction and practical training for clinical placements are conducted at the Health Sciences School in Jönköping. During the clinical placement, you will be placed within Region Kalmar län at one of the hospitals in Kalmar, Oskarshamn, or Västervik. The clinical placement comprises approximately 24 weeks spread over three years. Eight days of clinical placement in nursing may occur within Jönköping County.

The education at Jönköping University is conducted 100% online. The number of mandatory meetings in Jönköping varies between courses and terms but is around 3-6 meetings per term (1-3 days per occasion). There will also be scheduled mandatory meetings via digital meeting rooms. In addition, some examinations will take place at the Health Sciences School in Jönköping, while others will be conducted online.

Upon completion of the degree, you will receive a license as a radiographer from the National Board of Health and Welfare. Additionally, after your studies, you can obtain a bachelor's degree in radiography.

What is included in the offer?

• Paid travel for mandatory meetings at Jönköping University.
• Paid accommodation for mandatory meetings.
• Paid student literature.
• Maintained basic employment during the education (study leave).
• Permanent employment as a radiographer at the Radiology Clinic in Kalmar after completing the education.

It is important that you apply for both this position and simultaneously for the education at antagning.se by 15/4 2025.

Here you can read more about the Radiography program at Jönköping University.

If you want to gain more knowledge and insight into the profession, you are welcome to visit us or shadow us for a day in the field. Contact details are provided below.

About you

We are looking for someone who wants to study to become a radiographer in the fall of 2025. Are you a person who is interested in both the well-being of others and new technology? Do you enjoy variety and working with different tasks throughout the day? Then you are suited to be a radiographer! Here you can watch a video about what the job is like and read more about our exciting profession.

The offer is primarily aimed at all employees in Region Kalmar län who are eligible to apply for the education (see antagning.se). If you are not currently employed by us but have a strong interest in studying to become a radiographer, you are also welcome to apply for the position.

Your future workplace

Our workplace is characterized by advanced technology and knowledgeable specialists. We have a good atmosphere and a lot of knowledge where we are accustomed to adopting the latest technology and equipment. If you want to work in a place that combines the latest technology with exciting patient interactions, you are welcome to join us!

The Kalmar County Hospital is one of three hospitals in Kalmar County. The hospital is an emergency hospital with specialized care, maternity care, and postnatal care. Over 2300 people work here to provide good care and high patient safety to the county's residents. Our employees' continuous development efforts lead to good results in various national measurements. The hospital is located near Kalmar city center and Kalmarsund.

Region Kalmar län is responsible for healthcare, dental care, folk high schools, culture, public transport, and regional development. We have over 7,000 employees who all work together for a healthier, safer, and richer life for the county's residents. With us, you will receive many benefits and one of Sweden's best collective agreements. We meet people at all stages of life and have meaningful and developing work every day.

Region Kalmar län offers all employees a 100% employment. If you work part-time but wish to work full-time, an extension of your position may be offered at another workplace.

We ask that you attach your CV, cover letter, and relevant educational certificates to your application. To ensure the quality of the recruitment process in Region Kalmar län, we ask that you apply for the position in our recruitment system and not via email or in paper format.

We welcome inquiries from those interested in the job but decline calls from those selling ads and recruitment services.