4 CT scanners including photon-counting, 2 MRI, a fast-growing interventional radiology unit. Choose your rhythm (7h30, 9h, 10h, 12h or nights) in a university hospital in Paris.
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Cochin Hospital AP-HP (Paris 14th) is recruiting radiographers (MERM, medical electroradiology technologists): four day positions in Radiology A and B (7h30, 9h, 10h or 12h shifts), one night-team position in Radiology B and one position in Nuclear Medicine. Open to civil servants or permanent contracts (fixed-term in nuclear medicine). Benefits: bonuses including Ségur de la Santé measures, relocation help, temporary housing at attractive rent, childcare, 75% public transport reimbursement. Apply on the AP-HP recruitment site or send your CV to Tony Chiron, nurse manager: {MAIL}.
The 6 radiographer openings at Cochin
Radiographer (MERM), 7h30 day shift
Radiology A and B · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Day, 7h30 shift (window 6:45 am to 9:06 pm)
Civil servant or permanent contract · Ref. 2026-20418
Radiographer (MERM), 9h day shift
Radiology A and B · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Day, 9h shift (window 6:45 am to 9:06 pm)
Civil servant or permanent contract · Ref. 2026-20419
Radiographer (MERM), 10h day shift
Radiology A and B · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Day, 10h shift (window 6:45 am to 9:06 pm)
Civil servant or permanent contract · Ref. 2026-20420
Radiographer (MERM), 12h day shift
Radiology A and B · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Day, 12h shift (window 6:45 am to 9:06 pm)
Civil servant or permanent contract · Ref. 2026-20421
Radiographer (MERM), night team
Radiology B · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Night, 9 pm to 7 am (10 hours), weekends and public holidays included
Civil servant or permanent contract · Ref. 2025-19385
Radiographer (MERM), Nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine (Pr Jérôme Clerc) · Hôpital Cochin, Paris 14e
Day, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, weekly rotation across workstations (scintigraphy, PET)
Civil servant or fixed-term contract · Ref. 2026-22868
All positions are posted on the AP-HP recruitment site, where you apply online (job pages are in French). No remote work. Pay according to experience, profile and salary scales.
Why join Cochin
- A university hospital of AP-HP in central Paris (27 rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, Paris 14th), close to Denfert-Rochereau (metro 4 and 6, RER B).
- Your choice of rhythm: 7h30, 9h, 10h or 12h day shifts, a night team from 9 pm to 7 am, or Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm in nuclear medicine.
- Complete imaging: diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology (a six-room platform shared by the radiology departments) and nuclear medicine (scintigraphy, PET).
- A patient-centred team: radiographers trained in medical hypnosis, virtual reality available during some procedures to reduce anxiety.
- Teaching and development: supervision of students and trainees, career development and training within the hospital group.
- Concrete benefits: bonuses including Ségur de la Santé measures, relocation help and temporary housing at attractive rent, childcare places, staff canteen, possible parking, 75% public transport reimbursement (100% for night teams), the Hoptisoins discount platform and the "Bulle" staff wellness space.
A cutting-edge technical platform
- 4 CT scanners, including an interventional CT with a robotic gantry and the first GE photon-counting CT in Europe
- 2 latest-generation Siemens MRI scanners: 1.5 T and 3 T
- Advanced bone radiography, EOS system and musculoskeletal imaging
- An extremely varied activity: hundreds of interventional procedures, far more than those shown on this site, with new procedures developed every year
- Logisticians dedicated to imaging so the right equipment is always available
- A growing centre: expansion works and new interventional radiology equipment, with the ambition of becoming one of the largest centres in Europe
- A leading centre in Europe for percutaneous ablation and one of the largest ablation centres in France, expert in cryoablation and electrochemotherapy
Come and help shape the future of minimally invasive therapies, in a pleasant neighbourhood, with friendly and highly skilled physicians and a pleasant working environment. See also our interventional radiology department.
Train, progress and take part in research
- PICC line cooperation protocol: radiographers can get involved in the department's PICC line placement. See the PICC line page and the video below.
- Training and university diplomas: continuing education and university diploma opportunities.
- Conferences: participation in national and international congresses.
- Paramedical research: take part in the department's studies, notably the hypnosis study.
- Patient pathway quality: a continuous improvement approach to comfort, information and care.
Video: PICC line placement in our department.
Your missions
- Welcome, inform and monitor the patient from arrival to departure, and give the necessary injections
- Perform prescribed imaging examinations under the responsibility of the radiologist, respecting patient comfort and dignity
- Apply hygiene and radiation protection rules
- Process and archive images, record activity and ensure traceability of medical devices and drugs
- Check stocks of consumables and medicines, including emergency trolleys
- Take part in student training and keep knowledge up to date
In nuclear medicine: scintigraphy and PET, preparing and giving radioactive doses with physicians, handling radioactive products.
Profile
- French state diploma of medical electroradiology technologist (DE MERM), or DTS in medical electroradiology
- Emergency care certificate (AFGSU)
- Knowledge of hospital hygiene, especially isolation precautions
- Respect for patients, discretion, composure, punctuality, teamwork, rigour
How to apply
- Choose an opening above and click "View and apply": you apply directly on the AP-HP recruitment site.
- You can also send your CV and a short message to Tony Chiron, nurse manager: tony.chiron@aphp.fr (radiology positions).
- For nuclear medicine, use the button on the offer.
- Do not attach any patient data.
What is a MERM (radiographer in France)?
A MERM (manipulateur en électroradiologie médicale) is the French medical electroradiology technologist, also called a radiographer or radiologic technologist. Holding the state diploma (or the DTS in medical electroradiology), they perform, on prescription, radiology, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology examinations, look after the patient, apply radiation protection and hygiene rules and process the images, under a physician's responsibility.
Frequently asked questions about working as a radiographer at Cochin
Where can I work as a radiographer in Paris?
Cochin Hospital AP-HP (Paris 14th) is recruiting radiographers (MERM, medical electroradiology technologists) in Radiology A and B, on the night team in Radiology B and in Nuclear Medicine. Positions are open to civil servants or on permanent contracts (fixed-term in nuclear medicine) and are published on the AP-HP recruitment site.
Why choose Cochin to work as a radiographer?
Cochin is a university hospital of AP-HP in central Paris, with imaging departments covering diagnostic and interventional radiology and nuclear medicine. You can choose your rhythm (7h30, 9h, 10h or 12h day shifts, or nights), with AP-HP benefits: relocation help, temporary housing at attractive rent, bonuses including Ségur de la Santé measures, childcare and 75% public transport reimbursement (100% for night teams). A six-room interventional platform is shared by the radiology departments, and some radiographers are trained in medical hypnosis.
What equipment is available at Cochin?
4 CT scanners including an interventional CT with robotic gantry and the first GE photon-counting CT in Europe, 2 Siemens MRI scanners (1.5 T and 3 T), advanced bone radiography and EOS, with logisticians dedicated to imaging. The interventional department is being expanded.
What schedules are offered?
Day shifts of 7h30, 9h, 10h or 12h within a window of 6:45 am to 9:06 pm, a night team from 9 pm to 7 am in Radiology B (weekends and public holidays included), or 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday in Nuclear Medicine.
What qualification is required?
The French state diploma of medical electroradiology technologist (or the DTS in medical electroradiology), with the emergency care certificate (AFGSU) and knowledge of hospital hygiene.
What is a radiographer's salary at AP-HP?
Pay follows the public hospital salary scales according to experience and profile, with bonuses including Ségur de la Santé measures. The exact amount is given at interview.
Is housing help available?
The job offers mention relocation assistance and temporary housing at attractive rent, as well as childcare places and 75% public transport reimbursement.
How do I apply?
On the AP-HP recruitment site, by clicking Apply on the offer you choose. You can also send your CV to Tony Chiron, nurse manager, at tony.chiron@aphp.fr for the radiology positions.
What is a MERM?
A MERM (manipulateur en électroradiologie médicale) is a French medical electroradiology technologist, also called a radiographer or radiologic technologist: the state-registered health professional who performs, on prescription and under a physician's responsibility, radiology, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and interventional radiology examinations.
Can radiographers work night shifts at Cochin?
Yes. A night-team post in Radiology B is offered, with shifts from 9 pm to 7 am. Day posts in radiology are 7.5, 9, 10 or 12-hour days, and nuclear medicine is a 7:30 am to 5:30 pm week.
What training and career development is available for radiographers at Cochin?
Radiographers can take part in the department's PICC line cooperation protocol, follow continuing education and university diplomas, attend congresses and take part in paramedical research.
How do I get to Cochin Hospital by public transport?
Cochin Hospital is at 27 rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, Paris 14th, served by Denfert-Rochereau station (metro lines 4 and 6, RER B). AP-HP reimburses 75% of the transport pass.