OSCA 263133: Radiographer
Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes. This record sits in Medical Radiation Practitioners. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 1 is attached to this occupation record.
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- 2 Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26 Health Professionals
- Minor group
- 263 Allied Health Science Professionals
- Unit group
- 2631 Medical Radiation Practitioners
Tasks
- 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
Skill level guidance
Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.
How to use this occupation page
Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.
The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.
Related occupations
Industry context
Alternative titles
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Medical Imaging Technologist
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Compare OSCA 263133 with related occupations
Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.
| Comparison point | Current code263133 Radiographer | 263131 Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 263132 Radiation Therapist |
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| Official role definition | Operates X-ray and other medical imaging equipment to produce images for medical diagnostic purposes. | Prepares and administers radionuclides or radiopharmaceuticals to detect, diagnose or treat diseases, using specialised imaging equipment. | Operates high energy X-ray and other radiation and electron generating and monitoring equipment to administer radiation treatment for medical purposes. |
| Skill level | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 | Skill Level 1 |
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Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.
Compliance risk score
4 of 4 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What does OSCA 263133 do?
Radiographer is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.
How should I read the skill level?
The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.
Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?
Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.
Source and trust
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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