Medical Imaging Technologist

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce medical images while preparing patients and following safety and quality procedures. 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 Medical Imaging Technologist do?

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce medical images while preparing patients and following safety and quality procedures.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR420 000 p.a.SeniorR600 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

Imaging equipment operation · EssentialPatient care · EssentialRadiation safety · EssentialAttention to detail · ImportantClinical communication · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Medical Imaging Technologist do?

Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce medical images while preparing patients and following safety and quality procedures.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Imaging equipment operation, Patient care, Radiation safety, Attention to detail, Clinical communication.

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.