Ultrasound Technologist / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Salary range:

$56,587 – $81,674

Job description:

An ultrasound technologist or diagnostic medical sonographer uses special equipment to produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. They direct non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. An ultrasound technologist or diagnostic medical sonographer operates the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. They also keep patient records and maintain equipment.

Work environment:

An ultrasound technologist or diagnostic medical sonographer works in hospitals and physicians' offices. Some travel to patients in vans equipped with sophisticated diagnostic equipment.

Training requirements:

An ultrasound technologist or diagnostic medical sonographer is required to complete a two-year training program.

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Training Programs within California

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• Cardiovascular Echosonography at West Coast Ultrasound Institute
  Beverly Hills, CA
• Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography at Kaplan College (North Hollywood)
  North Hollywood, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging at City College of San Francisco
  San Francisco, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program at Long Beach City College
  Long Beach, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Merced College
  Merced, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Orange Coast College
  Costa Mesa, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Santa Barbara City College
  Santa Barbara, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at West Coast Ultrasound Institute
  Beverly Hills, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Tech at Foothill College
  Los Altos Hills, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound at Kaplan College (North Hollywood)
  North Hollywood, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Charles R. Drew University
  Los Angeles, CA
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Loma Linda University
  Loma Linda, CA
• Diagnostic Vascular Sonography at Kaplan College (North Hollywood)
  North Hollywood, CA
• Sonography at Newbridge College (Glendale)
  Glendale, CA
• Sonography at Newbridge College (Long Beach)
  Long Beach, CA
• Sonography at Newbridge College (Monterey Park)
  Monterey Park, CA
• Sonography at Newbridge College (Santa Ana)
  Santa Ana, CA
• Ultrasound Technology at Western Career College (Citrus Heights)
  Citrus Heights, CA
• Ultrasound/Medical Sonography Certificate at Cypress College
  Cypress, CA

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