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Operating imaging machines [sonograms] to review and to [help] diagnose patients. The responsibility of this operation ,as well as remaining professionally open-minded in order to demonstrate excellent care towards the patient, falls on the Ultrasound technician. The typical shift contains different scans [patients] along with furthering paperwork and documentation and collaborating with patients, physicians, and other health care workers.

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Degree: Medical Diagnostic Sonography

1. Nova Southeastern University, Tampa, FL

2. Rochester university of technology, Rochester, NY

3. Northampton university, Bethlehem, PA

4. Pennsylvania college of health sciences, Lancaster, PA

5. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

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Based from the Bureau of Labor Statistics there is a 14.3% projected employment growth for ultrasound technicians.

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Full time sonographers typically work 40 hours a week in the hospital of choice in a, most-often, dimly lit room with the patient's bed and stool with the sonogram machinery. They can work 8-12 hours and work on-call where they can expect to be called into work on short notice. It involves working, collaborating, and conducting diagnoses with other health workers and patients consistently.

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The average salary of a Pennsylvania ultrasound technician is $119,877 with the hourly pay of $57. This amount can be lowered or higher based on the level of experience. The most common benefits of sonographers are 401(k)s,dental insurance, life insurance, and medical insurance. They are also provided vacation days and sick leave(s).

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The qualifications for an ultrasound technician begins with a high school degree or G.E.D. Taking the high school classes of Anatomy and physiology along with a biology, English, and algebra class can help further along. They must then register for an ultrasound technician school/program and can earn either an associates, masters, or even a bachelor's degree to open more opportunities.

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Pros

1. Differing days and Variety of settings/patients

2. Will always have a job/ don't have to fear unemployment

Cons

1. Laboring work/ Pushing, pulling, always on feet

2. schooling is expensive/ Loans will most likely be needed