Aliyana Lee (2B) by Aliyana Lee

1. Job Description & Responsibilities

alee25_28 — 2024-02-20 14:56:35 UTC

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.

2. Working environment

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:10:09 UTC

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.

Earnings and benefits

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:17:49 UTC

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).

Employment trends

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:21:49 UTC

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

Qualifications

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:36:14 UTC

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.

Educational Institutions

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:41:05 UTC

Degree: Medical Diagnostic Sonography

Nova Southeastern University, Tampa, FL
Rochester university of technology, Rochester, NY
Northampton university, Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania college of health sciences, Lancaster, PA
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Benefits and drawbacks

alee25_28 — 2024-02-22 14:47:36 UTC

Pros

Differing days and Variety of settings/patients
Will always have a job/ don't have to fear unemployment

Cons

Laboring work/ Pushing, pulling, always on feet
schooling is expensive/ Loans will most likely be needed