Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
At a Glance
Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer earns an average of $85,280/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.6 years. Top skills: Medical Ultrasonography, American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certification, Radiology.
$85,280/yr
High school or GED
1.6 years
19
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Median Wage
$89,340/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+13.0%
Education
Associate's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Medical Ultrasonography
Radiology
Echocardiography
Patient Positioning
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Doppler Ultrasonography
Registration
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Cardiology
Health Education
Patient Treatment
Patient Education And Counseling
Safety Standards
Pathology
Patient Preparation
Common Skills (10)
Customer Service
Communication
Computer Literacy
Decisiveness
Interpersonal Communications
Listening Skills
Quality Control
Creativity
Certifications (5)
American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
Registered Technologist
Related Specializations
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