Sonographer, Kaimātau ā-ngaruoro
Also known as
- Diagnostic medical sonographer, cardiac ultrasound technician, sonographer medical imaging, ultrasonographer, ultrasound technician
Sonographers use ultrasound machines to produce and explain body images to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Your pay could be
$121K
Lower
$131K to $152K
Most common
$162K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
4-5 years
Sonographers
- usually work shifts, including weekends and evenings, and may be on call
- usually work in hospitals, medical laboratories, private practices, and clinics
- need to be accurate, responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- conduct ultrasound scans
- operate and maintain ultrasound equipment
- explain procedures to patients
- monitor patients during procedures
- analyse medical images
- work with other healthcare professionals
- train medical students and junior staff
- follow health and safety rules
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a sonographer.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in radiography
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
Te Poari Ringa Hangarua Iraruke
Phone Number,04 801 6250
mrt@medsci.co.nz
https://www.mrtboard.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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