Sonographer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Sonographers use ultrasound equipment to screen and diagnose different medical conditions.

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Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, or giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.

Average salary
31,705 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Sonographer

Big gender gap

37,570 GBP
28,022 GBP

Average salary for part-time Sonographer

Average salary for full-time Sonographer

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16,232 GBP
15,949 GBP

31,705 GBP
28,022 GBP
37,570 GBP

Salary over time for Sonographer

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time

30,528 GBP
30,584 GBP
28,895 GBP
29,349 GBP
30,190 GBP
31,136 GBP
31,705 GBP
31,592 GBP
26,974 GBP

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Future outlook for Sonographers

Balanced outlook

90 000+ jobs available

Fair outlook

-2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Sonographer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

47% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
19% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
17% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
sensitivity and understanding
the ability to work on your own
knowledge of medicine and healthcare
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
excellent verbal communication skills
concentration skills
the ability to work well with others
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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