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How to get a job in the medical profession

How to get a job in the medical profession. Ultrasound Tech. What are the academic requirments TO BECOME Ultrasound TECH. Education Requirements

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How to get a job in the medical profession

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  1. How to get a job in the medical profession Ultrasound Tech

  2. What are the academic requirments TO BECOME Ultrasound TECH Education Requirements Ultrasound technicians may obtain education through programs offered by community colleges, the U.S. military, hospitals and universities. Most programs take 1-2 years to finish. Admission usually requires some background in natural sciences, algebra and basic physics. Typical coursework includes anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, physics and patient care. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has accredited 176 training programs for ultrasound technicians around the country (www.caahep.org).

  3. SKILLS NEEDED. • Ultrasound technicians assist doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of medical ailments. They often act as communicators between the doctor and patients. Ultrasound techs must be able to explain complicated technical procedures and ultrasound results to their patients while describing possible methods of treatment. Frequent advancements in the medical field require ultrasound techs to maintain knowledge of current medical trends and procedures in diagnostic medicine and technology

  4. CAREER INFORMATION • Due to the increased availability of specialized ultrasound equipment in private clinics and medical centers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that demand for ultrasound techs is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations (www.bls.gov). According to the BLS, in 2010, the median annual income for ultrasound technicians was $64,380.

  5. COLLEGES FOR THIS MAJOR • SANDFORD BROWN • TCI COLLEGE OF TECHNOGLY • MEGAR EVERS • BMCC • SUNY DOWNSTATE • LIU

  6. JOB LOCATIONS

  7. Benefits to Ultrasound Techncian Jobs • There are many benefits to becoming a Sonographer. Not only is it a very specific career, but all radiology degrees are in high demand. With our economy as it is today many people are struggling to find work. However, with a specific degree in Ultrasound, or even MRI, CT, and X-ray it is easier to find work with good benefits. There is good job security because people are always going to get sick and need medical support. The great benefit to Ultrasound is many doctors are requesting ultrasound first because they are fast, no radiation, and low cost to the patient.

  8. Ultrasound Job Work Schedules • Ultrasound, just like any radiology modality can have flexible schedules.  As a healthcare professional there are a variety of environments that you can work in that fits your lifestyle. Some people decide to work in a clinic with set hours and set schedules. Others find clinics to be too much of a routine so they find the hospital setting more enjoyable. Hospitals are fast pace with inpatients and outpatients. Clinics tend to have more of the set schedules from 8-5. However, many clinics have a variety of part -time and full-time employees. This makes it nice if you have a family that you need to plan your schedule around. The hospital setting can have set hours like a clinic, but they tend to have more people on call and working night shifts. This is great for single people that like the variety of different shifts. Again that is the benefit of being a Sonographer and choosing the schedule that fits your personal lifestyle

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