By: Kelsey Swinderman

Medical professional that operates ultrasonic imaging

devices
This profession is divided into categories such as:
o Cardiac
o Obstetrical
o Vascular
o Musculoskeletal
o General sonographers who specialize in:
Abdominal
Obstetric
Gynecologic

Employment growth of 45.5 percent
between 2010-2020
23,400 jobs will be added

Median salary of $65,210 in 2011
Hourly wage of $31.63
You must:
o Lift more than 50 lbs. routinely
o Push and pull routinely
o Bend and stoop routinely
o Be able to distinguish audible sounds
o Work standing on your feet 80% of the time
Independent work most of the time
Most people enter through accredited two-year program at:
o College
o Community College
o Training Hospital
Basic course work focusing on:
Human anatomy
Physiology
Interpretation of ultrasound images
Most programs incorporate hands-on clinical experience
Some colleges offer a four-year bachelor's program.
A bachelor's degree can speed promotion into job as manager
or supervisor
Advantages
Helping people understand
illness with correct medical
reading
One of highest paid
professionals in medical
field
Sonographers have the
opportunity to specialize in
many different fields of
work.
Usually work in safe, clean
work environments and
work regular hours.

Disadvantages
Sonographers spend a lot
their day on their feet.
Must be able to work
independently; most of the
job is administrative work.
A big disadvantage is not
being able to go into the
bone during an ultrasound.
Education
Requirements
Be able to
communicate
and relate to
patients
Get certified
Determine a
field of
specialty
Become a
sonographer!
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http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/diagnostic-
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