Ultrasound Technican Maddison Thaxton Logan County High School

Career Summary Ultrasound Technician Job Description Ultrasound technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, operate machines called sonographic scanners that create images of patients' internal organs. Sonographic scanners use a hand-held scanning unit to direct sound waves into an area, then translate the echoes made by the bouncing sound waves to create images that appear on a screen Skills & Education: Education Needed: formal training, typically an associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography, employers prefer ultrasound technicians who have earned industry certification from an organization such as the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS Important Skills: Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Career Summary Continued Salary$$$$: $25,000 YearlyOutlook of an ultrasound tech: The ultrasound technician job outlook in 2013 is bright. Between 2010 and 2020, the number of sonography jobs is expected to increase by 44 percent nationally. By comparison, total growth by 2020 for all job sectors in the U.S. is expected to be 14 percent according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Sonography also surpasses other related healthcare fields by 18 percent anticipated job growth as a result of its increasing popularity as a low-risk, non-invasive and powerful diagnostic tool. Evidence of Research: Ultrasound Technician Job Outlook and Trends | Ultrasound Technician Center Career Outlook Booklet

Career Related Education School Activities: FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, Law Club, Cougars for Christ Application of Business occupational skills: Web Design: Teaching typing skills and the ability to work with computers. Financial 101: Learning how to deal with money and everyday living and planning for the future.

Educational Enhancement Career Opportunities: Internship at the hospital and the State of Tennessee Summarizing Jobs: I was able to have the chance to go to the local hospital and work as a paying intern to learn the information within the career field. Special Skills: The ability to communicate with others. Being up to date with technology. Knowing how to comprehend others and work.