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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 81,590$65,396
$98,367Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Diagnostic medical sonographers operate special equipment to create images or conduct tests. They work closely with physicians and surgeons, who view the images and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions.
What do they typically do
- Prepare patients by explaining the procedure to them and answering their questions
- Prepare exam rooms and maintain diagnostic imaging equipment
- Properly situate patients for imaging
- Operate equipment to obtain diagnostic images or to conduct tests
- Review images or test results to check for quality and adequate coverage of the areas needed for diagnoses
- Analyze results for abnormalities and other diagnostic information and provide a summary of findings to physicians
- Record findings and keep track of patients' records
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +2.2%Job Opening 15Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs189236Change 47