A medical diagnostics technician operates ultrasound equipment.
Medical diagnostics technicians operate equipment used to image blood flow, organs, tissues and bones. The diagnostician might use an X-ray, MRI, sonogram or electrocardiogram (EKG).
Types
Medical diagnostics technicians use a variety of equipment; thus, job titles based on diagnostic media include ultrasound technician, cardiovascular technician, EKG technician and nuclear medicine technologist.
Training
Training requirements vary. For example, an EKG technician must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and on-the-job training, while an ultrasound technician must attend a training program lasting two years.
Average Salaries
According to Simply Hired, as of January 2010, the average salary for a diagnostic technician is $38,000.
Salary Justification
Salaries vary based on location, industry, company and experience. For example, a cardiovascular technician with an associate's degree may earn from $38,571 to $66,797, according to Health Jobs Start Here.
Outlook
The outlook for diagnostician jobs is excellent, says Explore Health Careers, and the U.S. Department of Labor predicts faster than average job growth through 2018.
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