Ultrasound technicians are also known as diagnostic ultrasound professionals, diagnostic medical sonographers, ultrasound technologists, sonography technologists, ultrasonographers or simply sonographers. Because of the unique duties and skills contained in an ultrasound technician job description, the U.S. Department of Labor considers ultrasound technician jobs to … [Read more...]
What you Should Know About Ultrasound Jobs and Careers?
If you're interested in a career as an ultrasound technician, read through our list of featured articles carefully and learn if an ultrasound career is most appealing to you.
A description of job responsibilities and the outlook for ultrasound job prospects in the future is followed by a series of career profiles of specialty areas within sonography. Information on other important considerations such as occupational risks and career development completes this section.
Ultrasound Technician Job Outlook and Trends: Make Your Sonography Career a Reality
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Between 2010 and 2020, the number of sonography jobs is expected to increase by 44 percent nationally. By comparison, total growth by 2020 for all job sectors in the U.S. is expected to be 14 percent according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Sonography also surpasses other related healthcare fields by 18 percent anticipated job growth as a result of its increasing … [Read more...]
10 Specialty Career Options in Sonography: Which Career Option Fits you Best?
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As has already been noted in the section of Ultrasound Technician Education, ultrasound technicians have many options available for specialized training and certification. Pursuing such options can enhance career and salary potential while responding to the increasing need for specialized and sophisticated sonography services in healthcare settings nationwide. The … [Read more...]
Ultrasound Technician Employment Statistical Data: Industry, National, State and Local Area
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The following table shows ultrasound technician employment from 1999 to 2011 in the following seven industries: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Management of Companies and Enterprises Administrative and Support Services Educational Services Ambulatory Health Care Services Hospitals Federal, State, and Local Government (OES … [Read more...]
Help and Advice When Applying for Ultrasound Jobs
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For students choosing a sonography career, the first step to landing a good job is to begin college as soon as possible, take a full course load and avoid withdrawing from classes and otherwise increasing the cost of college by delaying graduation. With well-paying job opportunities awaiting sonography graduates, the goal should be to begin earning a salary as soon as … [Read more...]
A Complete List of Choices in Ultrasound Careers: Which One is for You?
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some of the other articles in Ultrasound Jobs and Careers have touched upon possible ways to advance an ultrasound technician career. This article presents some career path options in greater detail so that sonographers can better understand how the jobs they choose and the attitudes they adopt might contribute to successful long-term career development. A … [Read more...]
Is Ultrasound Technician a Good Career? Discover Personal Benefits and Risks for Sonographers
October 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Those interested in sonography as a career choice should thoroughly consider the advantages and disadvantages of working in this field. Some positive aspects already mentioned in the Ultrasound Salary Section include the fact that sonographers are among the highest paid professionals for whom a two-year degree is commonly accepted. After only two years of educational … [Read more...]