Sonographer
Operate ultrasound equipment and conduct sonographic examinations
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- What's it like to be a Sonographer?
- How to become a Sonographer
- Latest Sonographer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Sonographers
- Sonographer role reviews
What's it like to be a Sonographer?
Sonographers are medical imaging professionals who operate ultrasound equipment to capture, interpret and selectively file anatomical images based on requests from Doctors. Ultrasound imaging and the outcome of a sonographic examination is highly dependent on the Sonographer’s level of technical skill and medical knowledge. In Australia, Sonographers may practice across a range of ultrasound imaging disciplines, including: abdomen and chest, breast, cardiac, musculoskeletal, obstetric and gynaecological, paediatric, small parts, and vascular.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Explaining procedures to patients, answering questions and ensuring patient welfare throughout the exam.
- Examining referrals from Doctors and ensuring they are current.
- Operating ultrasound equipment to ensure the interior images are clear.
- Positioning patients, equipment and screens for maximum exposure and clarity.
- Selecting the images needed for diagnostic purposes.
- Writing reports for Doctors.
How to become a Sonographer
To become a Sonographer, you will need to complete a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Complete an undergraduate degree in a related field, such as medical radiation science or medical imaging. These courses will take between 3-4 years to complete full-time.
- Complete a Graduate Diploma of Medical Ultrasound. This will take around 2 years part-time, and you’ll need to have an undergraduate degree to enter this course. Alternatively, you can complete a Master of Medical Sonography and choose to specialise in general, cardiac or vascular sonography.
- Apply to become an Accredited Medical Sonographer with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). You will need to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to maintain your registration.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Sonographers.Latest Sonographer jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Sonographer jobs on SEEK right now.Trainee Sonographer
Queensland X-Ray
Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical7d ago
Sonographer (North and South Adelaide)
Jones Radiology
Adelaide SA
Part Time
Healthcare & Medical23h ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Sonographer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Asar Registration
Sonography
Obstetrics
Patient Care
Medical Imaging
Ultrasound Scans
Gynaecology
Emotional Intelligence
Accreditation
Welfare
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Latest Sonographer reviews
Oct 2024
Although it was challenging but I enjoyed and learned l a alot from it
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Medical Science
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsFriendly environment and fair paid with good opportunity to upgrade your skills
The challengesIts my dream job and I can help patients
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Nov 2023
Sorry I am looking for a trainee sonographer job but not working .
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Residential Aged Care
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsAs I am not doing work of my highest qualification, I am not satisfied with my present job.
But it is making me live due yo regular source of income in big health institution.
The challengesJobs is not according my highest qualification. That is what I do not like.
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