251214 SONOGRAPHER

Occupation Overview:

Sonographer belongs to the occupation unit group of 2512 MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS and is a Skill Level 1 occupation in Australia. In other words, a sonographer must have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Key Tasks:

Operates ultrasound equipment to acquire, interpret and selectively record anatomical images, physical data and real-time physiological information for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Medical Practitioners.

Alternative Title:

Ultrasonographer

Skills Assessment Authority:

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is the designated authority for assessing skills and competencies related to radiography, radiation therapy and sonography for the purpose of migrating to Australia.

UNIT GROUP 2512 MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

receiving referrals from Medical Practitioners to perform medical imaging and radiation treatment of patients
determining the appropriate equipment to use, such as X-ray equipment, radiation scanners, fluoroscopes, ultrasound equipment, nuclear instrumentation, angiography equipment and computed tomography (CT) equipment, and selecting the appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by Medical Practitioners
calculating details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes, and settings of recording equipment
explaining procedures to patients and answering patients’ inquiries about processes
ensuring patients’ welfare during procedures
positioning patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
viewing the screen and deciding if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, and selecting images to show Medical Practitioners
conveying findings of procedures to Medical Practitioners

Occupations:

251211 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212 Medical Radiation Therapist
251213 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
251214 Sonographer

Australian Visa Options for 251214 SONOGRAPHER

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

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251214 SONOGRAPHER