Sonographer ( ultrasound technician)

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Prepare patients for procedures by taking a patient's history and answering any questions about the procedure
• prepare and maintain diagnostic imaging equipment
• operate equipment to obtain diagnostic imaging equipment 
• operate equipment to obtain diagnostic images or conduct tests.

Salary:

$65,860 

Education:

Colleges and universities offer both associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in sonography and in cardiovascular and vascular technology. One-year certificate programs also are available from colleges or in hospitals, although these are usually useful only to those who are already employed in related healthcare jobs, such as a radiation therapy.