Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Sonographer (Ultrasound Technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, operate special imaging equipment to create images or conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologists assist physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures.

Average Salary: $60,350

Educational Requirements:

            To become a sonographer, you must have an associate’s degree in order to become a sonographer. Some employers may require you to earn a professional certificate as well.

I would not like to be one because I do not think there is enough pressure on the job.

SSS #68

"Manners maketh man."

- William of Wykeham

Reflection: Many people think that men are tough and what not. There are a lot of criminals and gangs that believe that acting tough and violent show how much of a man one can be. They do not understand that a real man is one that respects another person even if he disrespects him. A man treats everyone with respects as well as himself.

Environmental Health Specialist

Environmental Health Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Environmental Scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policy makers, or work with industry to reduce waste.

Average Salary: $63,570

Education Requirements:

            In order to become an environmental health specialist one must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a natural science or other science related field for most entry-level jobs.

I would like to become an Environmental Health Specialist because it is decent pay and it is helping the health of the planet as well as the health of humans.

SSS #67

"A CTR champion is a person who makes a great human out of himself."

- Noemi Trigueros

Reflection: In the positive light, we know that doing great things creates a great human in one's own eyes. Many times in the eyes of others, a great human is known to have succeeded in life with money and power. I do believe however that a great human shows their dominance by having enough will power to choose the right.

Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Computer and information research scientists invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for business, medicine, science, and other fields.

Average Salary: $102,190

Educational Requirements:

            Most jobs for computer and information research scientists require a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field. In the federal government, a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient for some jobs.

SSS #66

"Action is the foundational key to all success"

Reflection: You cannot possibly succeed without taking any action in what you want to accomplish. There is nothing in the world that does not take effort in order to accomplish. If there is no type of action, there is no goal set or anything accomplished.

Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Duties and Responsibilities:

            Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing—for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock.

Average Salary: $55,870

Education Requirements:

            Respiratory therapists typically need an associate’s degree, but some have bachelor’s degrees. Respiratory therapists are licensed in all states except Alaska; requirements vary by state.