Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Salary

Prospects and Outlook

• Job growth is expected as sonogrpahy becoms increasingly attractive to those seeking an alterniative to x-rays
• Employment is expected to grow more rapidly in offices of physicians and in medical and daignostic laboratories, including idagnostic imaging centers.
• 64.7% of replacing retiring workers and 35.3% chance of new opening opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and retirement plans.
• Ability to work in multiple settings as this job can be provided in in-patient units in a hospital, outpatient units in a hospital, physician offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and in academia
• As sonography is working with equipment that works off of sound waves in order to capture images, it is one of the safer jobs in the medical field.
• It is an active job as you will be on your feet during most of your shift. It will keep you in shape.

Important skills

• People skills; you need to have top-tier listening skills to ensure the needs of your patients and create a safe environment for them.
• Hand-eye coordination; the ability to focus on a monitor whilst handling a device on the patient’s body is crucial to detect any changes.
• Mental strength; Ultrasound techs work in a high-pressure setting with a busy schedule. Being able to concentrate, focus, and flexibility of mind is essential. They might have to make independent decisions and should be able to cope with stress.

Drawbacks

• The job can be physically and mentally taxing from dealing with patients in difficult situations.
• You will have to move heavy equipment often.
• You will have an irregular work schedule having to work nights, weekends, and even holidays. Having a set schedule is unlikely.

Someone wanting to be a part of something great, which is helping to save people's lives. In addition to other radiology modalities, the images they take will help to diagnose, treat and cure many people with diseases or life-threatening illnesses. It would appeal to someone with an interest in medically helping people but who isn't willing to take a deeper dive into surgeries. They should be flexible with their schedule and be active.

Education required

• Completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic medical sonography or ultrasound technology or completion of a two- to three-year program in a related allied health field and a one-year post-diploma program in diagnostic medical sonography from an accredited institution is required. Registration with the Canadian Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Professionals and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is usually required by employers.

I am a Match.

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Why you choose this job

• People choose this job because it is safe, non-invasive, and low-risk. It also makes good money. I chose this job to research because I am interested in going into the medical field to help people. However, I am not very good with blood and other graphic problem-solving. I also enjoy using equipment and felt that I wanted to find a job that can financially support my needs.