Sonographers perform ultrasound examinations of patients for diagnostic purposes. Typical duties include:

• Create and interpret ultrasound images of organs, tissues, and blood flow
• Recognize normal vs. abnormal conditions and modify exam as appropriate
• Provide a summary of findings to interpreting physician

Employment

RRCC does not offer formal job placement services, but enrolled students can seek assistance via the Career Success Center. To see current job placement rates for graduates of the program, please see Program Highlights.

Average Hourly Wages for Sonographers: $23-33
Projected growth (2014-2024): Much faster than average
Projected job openings (2014-2024): 27,500

Career Paths

The following are specialties associated with diagnostic medical sonography. Training for AB, OB, and VT certification is included in the AAS degree. Other specialties listed require further certification. Visit the ARDMS website for more information about requirements.

• Abdomen (AB) (included in AAS degree at RRCC)
• Obstetrics (OB)/Gynecology (included in AAS degree at RRCC)
• Vascular Technology (VT) (included in AAS degree at RRCC)
• Adult Echocardiography (AE)
• Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
• Fetal Echocardiography (FE)
• Musculoskeletal (MSK) 
• Pediatric Sonography (PS)