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Medical Diagnostic Radiographer

OSCA 263133·ANZSCO 251211

Employed

10,600

Part-time share

32.9%

Female share

67.6%

Median age

36 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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About this career

Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes.

What they typically do

  • Operates a variety of imaging equipment such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, nuclear scans and ultrasound, to produce diagnostic images
  • Ensures patient safety and comfort during imaging procedures
  • Positions and adjusts patients and selects appropriate image techniques and settings to achieve optimal image quality
  • Evaluates images for technical quality and accuracy
  • Collaborates with Radiologists and other Medical Practitioners to interpret and analyse imaging results
  • Prepares findings for medical practitioners to interpret for medical diagnostic purposes

Where they work

Health Care and Social Assistance

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33%
VIC
23.5%
QLD
20.9%
WA
9.8%
SA
8.2%
TAS
2.2%
ACT
1.5%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Medical Diagnostic Radiographer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.