Medical Sonographers
Medical sonographers use ultrasound equipment to examine and test areas of a patient's body.
25%
68%
7%
National data for diagnostic related technologists and technicians (SOC 29-2030).
$43,080
$56,930
$79,930
$20.71
$27.37
$38.43
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in medical sonography

    • Hours

  • Usually work full time, about 40 hours per week.
  • May work nights, weekends, or holidays. Hospitals need tests run at all hours of the day.
    • MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERS will:
  • use sound waves to see inside a patient's body
    • MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERS frequently:
  • examine blood, organs, and tissues, as well as fetusues in the womb
    • It is important that MEDICAL SONOGRAPHERS be able to:
  • work closely with patients before and during ultrasounds.
  • be very exact and accurate when running equipment. Errors in testing can seriously endanger patients' health.
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