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MEDICAL RADIATION THERAPIST

ANZSCO 251212 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A medical radiation therapist operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes in conjunction with Radiation Oncologists or other specialist Medical Practitioners. Registration or licensing is required in Australia. A medical radiation therapist is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

  

 

Medical Radiation Therapist Occupation Lists
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Group: 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a medical radiation therapist in Australia is to operate X-ray and other radiation producing and imaging equipment for diagnostic, monitoring and treatment purposes under the direction of Radiologists and other Medical Practitioners.

 

Tasks

  • receiving referrals from Medical Practitioners to perform medical imaging and radiation treatment of patients
  • determining the appropriate equipment to use, such as X-ray equipment, radiation scanners, fluoroscopes, ultrasound equipment, nuclear instrumentation, angiography equipment and computed tomography (CT) equipment, and selecting the appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by Medical Practitioners
  • calculating details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure to radiation, size and strength of dosage of isotopes, and settings of recording equipment
  • explaining procedures to patients and answering patients' inquiries about processes
  • ensuring patients' welfare during procedures
  • positioning patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
  • viewing the screen and deciding if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, and selecting images to show Medical Practitioners
  • conveying findings of procedures to Medical Practitioners

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the medical radiation therapist unit group (Group 2512) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).  

 

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as a medical radiation therapist.

 

Occupations within the Medical Radiation Therapist Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same medical radiation therapist group if not listed in either the STSOL or MLTSSL the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Medical Radiation Therapist is currently assessed with (AIR) Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Medical Radiation Therapist in Australia is $ 117,973 for male employees and $ 72,511 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 45.0 Females: 42.1 Persons: 42.6

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2512) Medical imaging professionals - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Medical Radiation Therapist skilled visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company. We are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated. 

 

 

Licensing and/or Professional Associations

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements. It may benefit to become a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation which could help with your employment and visa application prospects.

 

 

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