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ANZSCO 251214Skill Level 1

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.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

ASMIRT

Australian Society of Medical Imagery and Radiation Therapy

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11

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Skilled Lists

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Overview

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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.

Typical Tasks

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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

Education & Experience

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Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

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Closely Related Field

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Assessing Authority

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Australian Society of Medical Imagery and Radiation Therapy

ASMIRT

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Alternative Titles & Specialisations

Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.

Alternative Titles

  • Ultrasonographer

Specialisations

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