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Ultrasound Technician

Ultrasound Technician. By: Sadie Albright. Description. Use sound waves to capture images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues. Operate ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data.

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Ultrasound Technician

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  1. Ultrasound Technician By: Sadie Albright

  2. Description • Use sound waves to capture images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis and treatment of medical issues. • Operate ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. • Schedules and coordinates test • Records test results • Prepares and maintains operational logs. • Maintains equipment and orders supplies when needed.

  3. Education • Requires a two year health degree. • Completion of an approved one-year program in Ultrasound Technology. • Ultrasound technologists sometimes register with the ARDMS (The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography). • Ultrasound technologist must keep their skills up to date in order to maintain a valid certification.

  4. Average Starting Salary • The average starting salary in Pennsylvania is $41,308. • About $20 an hour. • http://www.medtravelers.com/ultrasound-technician.aspx

  5. Average Salaries Overall • The average salary for an Ultra Sound Technician is around $66,000. • Salary may vary depending on: • Location. • Education. • Experience. • Certifications. http://www1.salary.com/Pennsylvania/ultrasound-technician-salary.html

  6. Colleges within Pennsylvania • HACC (Harrisburg Area Community College) has an Ultrasound technician program. • Thomas Jefferson University is the largest ultrasound technician school. • Lancaster General College of Nursing Health and Science. • Northhampton County Area Community College. • Lackawanna College

  7. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography • http://www.sdms.org/

  8. Sources • http://www.hackcollege.com/school-finder/schools/pennsylvania/ultrasound-technician/ • http://www.sdms.org/ • http://www.medtravelers.com/ultrasound-technician.aspx • http://www1.salary.com/Pennsylvania/ultrasound-technician-salary.html

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