Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Overview

Entry Level Education

Associates

Patient Interaction

Heavy

Bodily Fluid Interaction

Heavy

Average Salary

$84,470

Career Growth

Faster than average

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

What do they do?

Diagnostic medical sonographers operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions.

How to become one

Earn an associate or Bachelors in sonography or radiologic technology. Students also have the option to graduate with a degree in a related field, pursue a certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography, and then receive on-the-job training.

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