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
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
- monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning
- adjust settings or positions of medical equipment
- monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
- communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals
- operate diagnostic imaging equipment
- position patients for treatment or examination
- create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems
- explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members
- prepare patients physically for medical procedures
- analyse test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Investigative
Social
Practical
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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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