Career Research Paper

A Sonographer is a safe, non-invasive and low risk career choice opposed to other career

paths in this line of medicine. Sonographers have ability to obtain and view images of the

internal body structure of their patients. Choosing this career, you will enter the field in a short

time and still earn a great salary. This job uses your knowledge and skills to help people every

day. Healthcare careers are one of the fastest growing jobs in the US. You will always have job

opportunities after graduating from your program. AIMS Education, states that “Many medical

sonographers recommend getting certifications in multiple areas to make yourself a more

marketable job candidate.”

After high school, it takes up to 2 to 4 years of college to become a sonographer.

Completing your core classes and having a firm knowledge of all the core sciences, as well as

technology, health and patient care is very important. All Allied Health Schools, concludes that

“No matter which education path you choose, most programs will require that you take courses

in a specific order.” After majoring in diagnostic medical sonography, and passing all classes,

you will then get your associates degree. You will take a credential exam to become a certified

diagnostic medical sonographer. You will then be able to get into a program, however, still

advance your education and earn a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.

According to Jobs in The Medical Field, sonographers “specialize in working with

ultrasound equipment to better inform a physician about what is occurring in a patients’ body.”

The images or tests recorded by this equipment is then used by physicians to make a diagnosis.

Sonographers usually work directly with patients and physicians and are required to prepare the

room before procedures. They are expected to always “Display a good work ethic and friendly

and cheerful disposition” (Dawn Rosenberg McKay). It is important for them to be strong
communicators since they are needed to make every patient feel safe during procedures and be

an active listener to answer any question the patients may have.

The career in sonography is financially rewarding with salaries ranging from 59,000 to

70,000 per year according to Seattlepi. Work schedules can vary on the type of place you are

hired at. Due to high demand, they are usually hired to work full time. They work up to 8 hours a

day, or around 40 hours a week. In addition to working normal schedules, they may be called in

on emergencies such as on the weekends or even on holidays.

Becoming a Sonographer is a goal many people may plan to accomplish after high

school. Finishing school and constantly having goals will take you far to meet this goal.

Constantly having goals to motivate you throughout life is very important. In this career you will

learn skills that you will always need in life. Your goals may seem not easy to achieve at first but

with dedication for what is important to you, it will all be worth it in the end.
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