sonographer

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

An ultrasound technician is a very valuable job in the world of health care. Also called a diagnostic medical sonographer, an ultrasound tech uses special machines and equipment that operate on sound waves to determine or diagnose medical problems for patients. There are specializations within the field and some sonographers do branch off into these areas. Some specialize in pregnancy, heart health, gynecology, abdominal sonography and many others. Each of these specializations have varying duties but they all involve helping to give doctors the answers to what is going on inside the human body. Sound waves are highly accurate and capable tools in the fight against disease and conditions.

Salary: $20,000- $70,000

Education:

You'll need a high school diploma or GED, a good GPA and a strong SAT/ACT score for college admission. Scientifically-oriented courses, such as physics, biology and math, in high school work in your favor given medicine's scientific nature.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?