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SONOGRAPHER

ANZSCO 251214 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A sonographer 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. In Australia a sonographer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Sonographer Occupation Lists
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Group: 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals

 

 

 

Sonographer job description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a sonographer is to operate X-ray and other radiation producing and imaging equipment for diagnostic, monitoring and treatment purposes under the direction of Radiologists and other Medical Practitioners.

 

Tasks

  • 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

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the sonographer unit group (Group 2512) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).  

 

Occupations within the Sonographer Group

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same sonographer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Sonographer English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Sonographer is currently assessed with ASMIRT - (AIR) Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Sonographer in Australia is $ 117,973 for male employees and $ 72,511 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 45.0 Females: 42.1 Persons: 42.6

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2512) Medical imaging professionals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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