Compensation
Range
$83,342 – $96,629
Role in Manitoba’s Health System
Sonographers use specialized equipment that emits high frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures. These images are used to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
Career opportunities exist across Manitoba in rural, northern and urban settings. Visit the current opportunities page to view job postings or fill out this form to connect with a recruiter.
To learn more about becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer, visit the prospective students page.
Licensing and Professional Resources
Sonography Canada
Sonography Canada is the credentialing body and national voice for the sonography profession in Canada. Anyone who wants to work as a diagnostic medical sonographer in Manitoba – whether internationally educated or a graduate of a Canadian program – must obtain credentials from Sonography Canada.*
To obtain credentials, individuals must complete a certification examination and the Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA™). For more information on receiving credentials from Sonography Canada, click here.
*Employers may also accept credentials from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Union
Union representation varies based on site/region. Details are listed in each job posting.
“It’s fascinating work. You can see inside the body in a non-invasive way, with no radiation. It’s challenging but also really rewarding, especially when you find the reason for someone’s pain or illness.”
– Madison, Sonographer