Ultrasound technician
Ashley Diaz
What is a ultrasound technician?
A ultrasound technician operates equipment that utilizes sound waves to create images of the body's internal structures.
Ultrasound technician
This is a ultrasound technician doing her job!
Tools are being used
These are the tools that are used during a ultrasound
Pay
Ultrasound technicians make good amount of money
Work
How many hours does a ultrasound work?
They work about full time 20-40 hours a week
Salary
The average starting is $45,840 a year hourly $20.08-$38.51
The average salary is $66,410 a year hourly $24.68-$56.45
Career length and the particular city each impact that.
Pros/Cons of working this job are
Pros
They work about full time 20-40 hours a week
Salary
The average starting is $45,840 a year hourly $20.08-$38.51
The average salary is $66,410 a year hourly $24.68-$56.45
Career length and the particular city each impact that.
Pros/Cons of working this job are
Pros
- good amount of pay
- can be safe by knowing your job will always be secure
- not only does an ultrasound technician receive excellent health benefits but, also extend down to their family as well
- technicians typically stand for long periods.
- must lift and position disabled patients
- often exposed to patients with serious infections
Career Requirements
In order to become ultrasound technician you need a associate's degree is most common; certificate and bachelor's degree programs also available as well.
To get those requirements you can go to community colleges, technical/vocation schools and at some universities.
To get those requirements you can go to community colleges, technical/vocation schools and at some universities.