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Career Center: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- “What I like best about my work are the patients, especially when I see an improvement in their health. My greatest thrill is to see a patient walk out of my clinic with improved health and knowing that they can make plans for the future.”
– Diane Johnson, RDMS, Lead Sonographer, Diagnotistic Radiology Department, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
- What You’ll Do: Take pictures using soundwaves to help diagnose conditions. Job Description.
- Where You’ll Work: Most sonographers work in hospitals, but it is also common for them to work in labs or medical centers.
- How Much School: 2-4 years.
- What You’ll Make: $53,600 (range of $37,800 – $72,000)
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• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer: Diane Johnson
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