Contrast dye being injected into the vein before scanning
Diagnostic radiologists diagnose diseases of the human body using x-rays; ultrasound; magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); computed tomography (CT), which gives cross sections of internal body parts; and nuclear medicine, the injection and tracking of radioactive solution in the body.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaimatai tatari hihi irirangi mahi ko te whakatau i nga momo mate o te tinana o te tangata ma te whakamahi i te whakaata roto, te hihi a-rongo, te whakaahua kowaro aukume, te tiro tinana a-rorohiko hoki, hei whakaatu i nga wahanga tinana o-roto. Ara hoki te whakauru me te whai i te rere o te wairewa iraruke i roto i te tinana.
Entry Requirements
To become a diagnostic radiologist you need to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MbChB) and spend at least two years as a junior house surgeon in a hospital.
Pay
Pay varies for diagnostic radiologists and registrars (those in training), depending on seniority and frequency of on-call or emergency cover.
Job Outlook
Diagnostic radiologist appears on Immigration New Zealand's long-term skill shortage list, which means the Government is actively encouraging qualified diagnostic radiologists from overseas to work in New Zealand, so chances of new graduates and experienced radiologists getting a job are very good.
Skill shortage information
There is both an immediate and long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
