Diagnostic Radiographer

Uses medical imaging equipment, including X-rays and computed imaging systems, to produce diagnostic images while protecting patients from unnecessary radiation. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Diagnostic Radiographer do?

Uses medical imaging equipment, including X-rays and computed imaging systems, to produce diagnostic images while protecting patients from unnecessary radiation.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR480 000 p.a.SeniorR720 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Patient positioning · EssentialRadiation safety · EssentialRadiographic imaging · EssentialImage evaluation · ImportantPatient care · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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BSc in Diagnostic Radiography — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Diagnostic Radiographer do?

Uses medical imaging equipment, including X-rays and computed imaging systems, to produce diagnostic images while protecting patients from unnecessary radiation.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Patient positioning, Radiation safety, Radiographic imaging, Image evaluation, Patient care.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.