Sonographer

Uses ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images that help medical professionals assess organs, tissues and pregnancy. 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 Sonographer do?

Uses ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images that help medical professionals assess organs, tissues and pregnancy.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR575 000 p.a.SeniorR760 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

Anatomy knowledge · EssentialDiagnostic ultrasound · EssentialPatient positioning · EssentialImage interpretation · ImportantPatient care · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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

BSc in Diagnostic Ultrasound — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Sonographer do?

Uses ultrasound equipment to produce diagnostic images that help medical professionals assess organs, tissues and pregnancy.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Anatomy knowledge, Diagnostic ultrasound, Patient positioning, Image interpretation, 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.