Medical imaging technologist, Ringapū whakaahua whakaroto
Also known as
- Medical diagnostic radiographer, radiographer, x-ray technician, medical radiation technologist, mammography specialist
Medical imaging technologists use x-ray and other imaging equipment to take pictures of injuries and diseases to help diagnose, research and treat medical conditions.
Duration
2:39 mins
Your pay could be
$61K
Lower
$84K to $125K
Most common
$151K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Medical imaging technologists
- usually work shifts, including nights and weekends
- usually work in hospitals and medical centres
- need to be accurate, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- take images of patients for diagnosis
- use x-ray and medical imaging equipment
- explain examination findings to patients
- prepare patients and equipment for examinations
- identify injuries or diseases from images
- use dye on patients to identify health problems
- make sure images are high quality
- write reports on examination findings
- test imagining equipment for usability
Practical
Social
Organised
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You need
- a bachelor's degree in radiology, radiography and radiation therapy
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
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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