Sonographer

1. Sonographer By Madison Palmer

2. What is a Sonographer? • Sonographers are diagnostic medical professionals that operate ultrasonic imaging devices to produce images, scans, videos, and 3D volumes of anatomy. They are able to see internal injuries, babies, and foreign objects in many areas.

3. Education • Sonographers usually go to college for two to four years. After graduating, you are eligible to take certification exams (which earns you your license). Passing this exam allows you to do Sonography throughout the United States and most foreign countries.

4. License • Only a few states require a Sonography license. In order to keep your license, Sonographers must continue their education, so they are up to date.

5. Ultrasounds • Ultrasounds are done by Sonographers to not only show a expecting mother her baby, but to show the growth and development of the fetus. Ultrasounds can detect complications early on, which can save a babies life.

6. Imaging Internal injuries • Sonographers can see internal injuries with ultrasonic imaging. This can determine what doctors need to do, and where they need to do it, to operate on a patient.

7. Skills • It is important for Sonographers to be comfortable with working in sophisticated enviornments, and equipment. • Strong communication skills, to ease and talk to your patients about what to expect. • Being able to work as a team, working with nurses and doctors is critical. • Attention to detail, to tell the difference between normal and abnormal images.

8. Salary • The median pay for Sonographers in 2010 was $64,380. Sonographers can make up to $88,490 a year.