Duties and responsibilities: Ultrasonography, commonly called sonography, is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This type of procedure is often referred to as a sonogram or ultrasound scan. Sonography can be used to examine many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, prostate, heart, and blood vessels. Sonography is increasingly being used in the detection and treatment of heart disease, heart attack, and vascular disease that can lead to stroke. It is also used to guide fine needle, tissue biopsy to assist in taking a sample of cells from an organ for lab testing (for example, a test for cancer in breast tissue). Unlike X-rays, sonography is a radiation-free imaging modality.
Salary: $65,860 - $91,070
Education: Aspiring sonographers have a number of educational routes available—a one-year certificate (designed for people with healthcare experience) or an associate or bachelor’s degree (for those without healthcare experience). Sonography programs include classes in related health topics such as anatomy and physiology, and clinical training in the interpretation of sonographic images. Most employers want to hire sonographers who have attended an accredited program.
Reflection: I would like to be a sonographer because is interesting what they do and they be balling.
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