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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Being an Ultrasound Technician

I have worked with some nursing aides who were older than me and have asked them why they haven't decided to upgrade or go back to school so that they'll get a better paying job. They then told me that they wanted to take nursing but it took too long (around 4 years) to finish and it's hard to go to school when they have families to support. I guess they did make a point but I guess they could still have found a diploma that would take less than 4 years but still would reward them with a better pay.

I have been browsing the net and I found the site www.ultrasound-technician.net/ and it had a complete list of medical careers like for example being an ultrasound technician. Ultrasound is a routine diagnostic procedure in the hospital so an ultrasound tech will have a lot of job in his hands. But an ultrasound tech's job description is very interesting. He will be able to make a scan of a woman's ovaries & uterus, her baby, to the organs in the abdomen, up to the brain.

What's even more attractive in an ultrasound tech career track is that you may only have to study for 2 years (there's also a 4 year course)! And your pay is very good too! How does a median income of $48,660 per year sound? You have a very nice paying career and a very interesting job too!

So why not check out more information about being an ultrasound tech or better yet find ultrasound schools near you and start your medical career now!

3 comments:

Career in Ultrasound said...

Ultrasound/Sonography is a growing practice in US and Canada and thats why there are lots of jobs opportunities in this field. Many top universities and schools in US and Canada are offering best degree programs in Ultrasound. Search for the best Ultrasound School and Degree programs to start career in the field of Ultrasound.

Jenn said...

The World Health Organization Press has a variety of ultrasound and imaging books that you would love. Check out our full collection here: http://www.styluspub.com/books/books.aspx?type=topic&ID=800 and be sure to look at the recently published Maunal of Diagnostic Ultrasound.

A. Scott Alexander said...

I wholeheartedly agree.

The ultrasound technician career path offers a great return on investment and presents an excellent alternative for those who do not want to go and get a traditional college education just to be saddled with tens of thousands of school loans and a job that pays less.

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