Neurosonographers also can work with the pregnancy/child aspect of sonography. For example, neurosonographers can diagnose neurological and nervous system disorders in infants that are premature. Breast sonographers aid mammographers in the detection of breast cancer. It can be used to track tumors, monitor blood supply conditions, and aid in the the biopsy of breast tissue. Some sonographers work as contract employees, which means that they may travel to many different facilities in an area. Most full-time sonographers work an average of 40 hours a week. Some may be required to be "on call" on the weekends or night shifts. The type of training required varies. Some require a formal education while others will accept training. A lot of vocational schools offer programs for sonographers. Even the Army gives sonography training. Most diagnostic sonographers obtain an associates degree, and take courses in anatomy, physiology, instumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics. The average pay- depending on the work environment- is between $52,000 and $73,000 a
Neurosonographers also can work with the pregnancy/child aspect of sonography. For example, neurosonographers can diagnose neurological and nervous system disorders in infants that are premature. Breast sonographers aid mammographers in the detection of breast cancer. It can be used to track tumors, monitor blood supply conditions, and aid in the the biopsy of breast tissue. Some sonographers work as contract employees, which means that they may travel to many different facilities in an area. Most full-time sonographers work an average of 40 hours a week. Some may be required to be "on call" on the weekends or night shifts. The type of training required varies. Some require a formal education while others will accept training. A lot of vocational schools offer programs for sonographers. Even the Army gives sonography training. Most diagnostic sonographers obtain an associates degree, and take courses in anatomy, physiology, instumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics. The average pay- depending on the work environment- is between $52,000 and $73,000 a