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Thinking about a career in Sonography, but can’t decide for sure if it’s just right for you? This article will give you some reasons to consider pursuing this career.

Why Sonography?

  • So many career opportunities! Sonography programs open up all sorts of doors. You could work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, private practices, non-profit organizations, and many other types of healthcare offices. You can even specialize in cardiovascular health, organ health or other types of specialties. With all these options, you are certain to find one that fits your lifestyle and personality!
  • Each day is something new! You’ll get to work with so many different types of people! Patients, doctors, nurses…you name it! Being able to meet so many different types of people will keep your job interesting. You will also experience new situations every day, which will keep things interesting and challenging. Meeting new people and growing experience could lead to more opportunities in your future. Lastly this all means you will probably never have a boring day! 
  • Compensation! Working in this field would mean very competitive pay. Depending on where you decide to take a job or what you specialize in, you could make over 65k a year or more! Money isn’t everything, but it definitely is a huge perk.
  • Meaning! That’s right, this career will add meaning to your life on a daily basis. You get to touch the lives of your patients and help give them clarity during such an important time of their lives. You get to make a difference in couples’ lives and help guide them as they prepare for a new adventure!
  • Stable! Working in Sonography means for the most part that you will not be traveling and that you will have a stable schedule! This can be a big advantage mostly if you have a family at home!

There are so many more reasons why Sonography could be the right fit for you. If you’re someone who enjoys hands on work and is looking for something challenging, this may be great opportunity for you. You can find out more information here about available programs in your area.