Ultrasound techs provide patient services in a variety of medical settings in which the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. The medical sonographer is able to obtain ultrasound images by the use of equipment that sends high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body, which then creates reflected echoes collected to form an image on a screen. This diagnostic data in the form of an image is then interpreted by a physician.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$27,500-$40,000
Educational Requirements*
People interested in becoming an ultrasound technician should have a high school diploma or an equivalent. There are one, two, and four year programs depending on the degree awarded.
Associated Affiliations
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - 12770 Coit Road, Suite #708, Dallas, TX 75251-1314 (972) 239-7367