Diagnostic Imaging Careers

Career Vibes

In diagnostic imaging, you'll work alongside other medical professionals to investigate and diagnose medical conditions and appropriate treatments. Depending on the degree you study, diagnostic imaging careers include roles such as a:  

• medical sonographer (or ultrasonographer),
• echocardiographer (or cardiac sonographer), or
• radiographer.

Your career will lead you to employment opportunities in public and private health facilities, working with people of all ages and backgrounds.  

Playing a pivotal role in medical diagnosis means this profession is highly sought-after and comes with stable employment outcomes. Labour Market Insights (2022) is projecting strong employment growth, of 14.7%, or 2,300 more jobs by 2026.  

Skills, Interests and Traits

With a career in diagnostic imaging, you’ll have strong technical expertise, as well as communication and interpersonal skills that help you work with patients from varied backgrounds and make informed recommendations to physicians. Your emotional intelligence sees you provide compassionate care and support to patients.

• Strong communication skills
• Technical expertise
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking to analyse images and report on findings
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Physical dexterity
• Excellent hand eye coordination
• Adaptability with advancements in imaging technology