Sonographer

Duties and responsibilities: Diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in creating images of the body’s organs and tissues.  The images are known as sonograms (or ultrasounds). Sonograms are often the first imaging test performed when disease is suspected. Diagnostic medical sonographers may work closely with physicians or surgeons before, during, and after procedures.

Salary: $60,350 per year

Education: Colleges and universities offer both associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in sonography and in cardiovascular and vascular technology. One-year certificate programs also are available from colleges or in hospitals, although these are usually useful only to those who are already employed in related healthcare jobs, such as a radiation therapist.

Do you think you would like to be one?

No because I wouldn’t like to have this type of job.