Sonographer - 251214
Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2391-17 Radiographer - Sonographer
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Job description
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
This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2512 - Medical Imaging Professionals
Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is the Australian Institute of Radiography.
See: Australian Institute of Radiography
If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.
Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. The following states/territories have licensing and registration requirements.
New South Wales
Registration is compulsory.
Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water
See: Department of Environment, Climate Change and
Water
Victoria
Registration is compulsory.
Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry Limited
See: Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry Limited
Queensland
Registration is compulsory.
Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Queensland
See: Medical Radiation Technologists Board of Queensland
Western Australia
Registration is compulsory.
Medical Radiation Technologists Registration Board of Western Australia
See: Medical Radiation Technologists Registration Board of Western Australia
Tasmania
Registration is compulsory.
Department of Health and Human Services
See: Department of Health and Human Services
Northern Territory
Registration is compulsory.
Department of Health
See: Department of Health
Professional associations
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