Sonographer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sonographers, or ultrasound technologists, work with equipment that directs very high frequency sound waves into the body tissue to produce images or pictures of internal organs, diseased masses, and fetuses. These images are then used by physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Some sonographers specialize in a certain part of the body.

Salary:

$24,000-$38,000

Education:

Students should take the most challenging science, math, and English courses available to them in High School. Sonographer training programs are offered at community college and hospitals. They can be completed in one or four years depending on prior work experience. They must pass annual certification test.