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Occupational Report for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists (29-2032) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Employment Outlook for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists There are 9 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 9 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Ultrasonographer 7/13/10 Springfield $26.91/hr to $40.69/hr
Ultrasound Tech Reg 7/30/10 Corvallis
Ultrasonographer (Req#: 090526 A) 7/28/10 Bay Area DOE
Ultrasound Technologist. 8/11/10 Portland
Ultrasound Technologist 8/17/10 Portland
Ultrasonagrapher PD 8/24/10 Tillamook DOE, Neg.
Ultrasonographer 8/24/10 Eugene $26.00/hr to $37.00/hr DOE
Ultrasound Tech Reg - (Req: 13971) 9/2/10 Albany $28.95/hr to $42.51/hr DOE
Ultrasound Technologist 9/2/10 Portland
Job Openings from the Web for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 10 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 10 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Vascular / General / Cardiac Sonographer 8/23/10 Portland Echo Vision Inc
Ultrasonagrapher PD 8/20/10 Tillamook Tillamook County General Hospital
Diagnostic Ultrasonographer Team Lead 8/11/10 Clackamas Kaiser Permanente
Ultrasound Technician PRN 8/4/10 Madras
Ultrasonographer (Req#: 090526 A) 7/29/10
Ultrasound Tech 7/28/10 Albany Samaritan Health Services
TECH-ECHO 7/23/10 Medford Providence Health & Services
Ultrasound Echocardiographer - Echo Tech - Lincoln City / Newport, OR 7/18/10 Lincoln City Medical Staffing Network
Ultrasound Technician or Echo Techn... 7/16/10 Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Diagnostic Ultrasonographer Team Lead - (Job Number: 031015) 6/11/10 Clackamas Kaiser Permanente
State of Oregon License Information for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $30.15 $33.98 $37.95 $42.25 $48.32 $37.99 $79,021
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 30.91 34.83 38.33 40.96 43.83 37.28 77,552
Multnomah / Washington 32.29 35.48 39.83 45.73 52.29 40.59 84,422
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 31.96 34.37 37.74 41.26 45.33 37.65 78,318
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 33.52 35.37 38.45 41.88 47.13 38.62 80,332
Lane 29.00 32.82 35.96 39.08 40.98 35.27 73,359
Douglas 27.68 30.48 35.87 41.08 47.65 36.05 74,993
Coos / Curry 29.93 32.67 37.28 41.12 43.79 36.49 75,905
Jackson / Josephine 27.51 30.05 33.99 37.87 40.19 33.66 70,005
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 31.74 34.03 37.52 41.22 44.91 37.41 77,822
Clackamas 31.74 34.47 37.96 41.57 45.86 37.98 78,983
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 454 561 107 23.6% 11 7 18
Multnomah / Washington 185 229 44 23.8% 4 3 7
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 55 73 18 32.7% 2 1 3
Jackson / Josephine 46 55 9 19.6% 1 1 2
Clackamas 37 46 9 24.3% 1 1 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 27 35 8 29.6% 1 0 1
Lane 21 25 4 19.0% 0 0 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 20 25 5 25.0% 1 0 1
Douglas 15 20 5 33.3% 1 0 1
Coos / Curry 11 12 1 9.1% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 9 11 2 22.2% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 6 7 1 16.7% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 4 5 1 25.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 454
Total, All Industries Private 409
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 409
Ambulatory Health Care Services Private 149
Offices of Physicians Private 118
Outpatient Care Centers Private 12
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories Private 19
Hospitals Private 260
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Private 260
Total, All Industries Local 45
Educational Services Local 30
Health Care and Social Assistance Local 15
Hospitals Local 15
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Local 15
Educational Requirements for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists
  • Administer Ct Scans
  • Apply Anatomy Theory
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Medical Theory To Radiology
  • Apply Medical X-Ray Procedures
  • Apply Patient Care Procedures
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Assist In Examining And Treating Medical Patients
  • Calculate Medical Diagnostic Test Results
  • Collect Clinical Data
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Inject Non-Radioactive Material For Patient Radiological Tests
  • Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
  • Maintain Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  • Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
  • Operate Magnetic Resonance Imager
  • Operate Ultrasound Equipment
  • Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques
  • Perform Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Tests
  • Perform Ultrasound Tests
  • Prepare Patients For Exams, Treatments, Or Tests
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
  • Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
  • Use Medical Terminology
  • Use Precision Medical Diagnosis Machines And Instruments
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Ultrasound Technologists These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Linn-Benton Community College
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Cardiovascular Technologists And Technicians 56%
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 50%
Radiation Therapists 49%
Health Technologists And Technicians, All Other 36%
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 35%
Orthotists And Prosthetists 35%