Career questions tagged diagnostic-medical-sonographer


What is a typical workday like for an ultrasound tech? What are the most challenging most rewarding parts of this job? When considering your family, do you feel you are able to support them with this job?
I am a high school student interested in this career. I want to learn more information to confirm this is the path I want to take in my future.

When becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer, what education and training did you have to go through? What did you find most helpful while studying and learning? What certificates are most important in this field? What type of experience is important for preparing for this job?
I'm a high school student interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. What tips and helpful information regarding becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer should I know?

What should I be looking for in a sonography program?
I am a high school senior interested in becoming a medical sonographer, but am not sure what to expect in coursework or how to determine if a school has a good program.

What does a typical day look like for a diagnostic medical sonographer?
Are you able to have a work life balance?

How difficult is it for recent graduates of a college or a job training program to get hired for Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the Sacramento region?
I would like to know if it is also competitive and if it is impacted.

What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter the diagnostic medical sonographer field?
I am currently looking into the trades Medical Administrative Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant, before I go into college.

What types of ultrasound examinations do you have the most experience with and why?
what do you think

What type of ultrasound technician makes the most money?
I heard that neurosonography brings in the most but then I learned that that isn't a formal job anymore because it became a subset to another role.

What should I know about diagnostic sonography?
I've been looking into diagnostic medical sonography. What do you think is the most important thing for me to know should I pursues this career?

Is a Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree fun?What degree is better for Diagnostic Medical Sonography a Bachelors or an Associates??
Sonography field

why is physics involved in ultrasound?
ultrasound

What college major does one need to take to become a diagnostic sonographer?
Every time I look at colleges the option of becoming a diagnostic sonographer is not always there. I'm a junior in highschool and unfortunately, I am struggling to find more information in this field and it's really interesting to me and something I would genuinely like to pursue in the future.

How much time and money did you invest in your career?
I am in trade school for medical assistance.

What can I expect in terms of work environment?
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