Sonographers are highly trained medical imaging practitioners that perform specialised diagnostic investigations using an ultrasound machine (Australasian Sonographers Association, 2018). Ultrasound tests are used to diagnose and guide management of medical conditions. Sonographers capture and record sonographic images while tailoring the examination based on the anatomical and physiological characteristics of a patient. They are responsible for patient care, assessment, communication to the patient/family and subsequent actions based on the examination. Sonographers also assist the radiologist by generating a written interim report exploring diagnoses for the radiologist's reference. Sonography training pathways can be as dual qualified radiographers or sonographer qualifications only.
994Headcount
69.5%Female
29.5Work hours per week
45.1Years average age
11.6%Future 60+
3.4%Aboriginal workforce target
Demand is expected to grow 2.8% (low demand scenario) to 3.4% (high demand scenario).
Workforce modelling indicates the need to grow the NSW sonography workforce by around 14 to 21 new professionals per annum to meet community need in 2040 across both demand scenarios.
540Headcount
22.0Work hours per week
43.8Years average age
77.0%Female
2.9%Aged 60+
0.7%Aboriginal
306Headcount
23.1Work hours per week
42.8Years average age
232Headcount
21.0Work hours per week
45.0Years average age
2.6%Aged 60+
The geographic distribution of the public workforce by local health district/network, by facility and per 100,000 population.
0 1-25 26-50 51-75 76-100 100+
0 1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 20+
