Summary Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Description

Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$40.00/hour

Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Prospects

Good

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Operation and Control
  • Instructing
  • Monitoring
  • Management of Personnel Resources

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