Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers)
Meet the people working in the Radiology department which is a medical specialty that uses imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body. Radiologists use a variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Ultrasound (sonographers) work with sound waves that are sent out through the body and then bounced back (echo) to an ultrasound detector (probe), which are then rebuilt into an image of internal structures.
CAREER SNAPSHOT
AVERAGE WAGE
$103,900/yr
*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee
OUTLOOK
Hot
This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role
INDUSTRY
HealthCare – Clinical
Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Mesa College
Radiologic Technology
Orange Coast College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of California, San Diego Health Systems
Radiolgy
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You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments
You enjoy structure and following systems or procedures
You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions
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