Ultrasound Technician (Sonography)
Health Care
Job Duties
- Operate sonographic machines
- Explain procedures to patients
- Read information to make diagnosis
- Take ultasounds in breast,obstetric,and vascular regions
Salary,Hours, and Work Environment
- Starting salary at $31.20 per hour/ $67,170 per year
- The more experience can increase your wage up to $92,000 per year
- Work 40 hour weeks. Weekends and holidays off
- Work in hospitals and science labs
Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- You need to have patience, persistance,accuracy,precision,and passion in this career
- You always need to be focused and pay attention to detail
Advice/Pros and Cons
- In this career there is always room to learn and do more
- This career actually requires knowledge about anatomy ...(know the body well)
- This career is safe and doesn't involve harmful radiation
- This career is convenient and quick
- Good pay for the little amount of schooling it requires
- This job is physically demanding (you're always on your feet)
- The equipment needed is heavy and complicated
- You must have a keen eye for detail
Extra Facts
- If you want to advance in this field, you may want to get certified. This can get you into the manager, supervisor, or director position
- If you want extra experience that could lead to employment, you can complete course and lab work or complete on the job training
- If you want further information on this career, you can shadow a sonographer in a hospital or research each part of the body you work on