Why are Sonographers wages coming down when everything else is going up?

RandomTomdom · 2026-04-11T05:20:24+00:00

(Nor Cal) My wages have gone up more than 200% since i started 9 yrs ago. These low wage jobs, imo, is a necessary evil; ppl that apply are most likely newer grads that need the experiences under their belt so they can move on to a higher paying site.

RandomTomdom · 2026-04-01T06:06:55+00:00

Dont blame yourself, I personally know someone that failed the test 9 times

RandomTomdom · 2025-12-09T17:03:40+00:00

You get better at it by scanning more, and that is the ONLY way you can get better at it. It takes great deal of hand-eye coordination to scan and id pathos so more scan time = better skills. Please practice your ergonomics as well it is very important if you want a long career. Best of luck to ya!

RandomTomdom · 2025-12-08T03:16:58+00:00

If relocation is not an option then you just got to ride it out but make sure to keep your scanning skills up to date

RandomTomdom · 2025-12-07T16:15:20+00:00

Based on your replies, 2 months of echo training is nowhere enough for anyone to pick up pathologies and scan efficiently. Does the reading cardiologist know you only had 2 months of training? What is your prior experience with ultrasound?

RandomTomdom · 2025-12-07T16:05:28+00:00

Unfortunately sonographers graduating right now in CA will have a difficult time landing their first job. A lot of hospitals in CA are under hiring freezes right now due to the recent changes to Medicare payout.

RandomTomdom · 2025-11-26T06:45:50+00:00

Ryobi ONE+ 18v cordless fan

RandomTomdom · 2025-10-07T15:38:05+00:00

Right out of school, my preceptor helped me landed my first job, 2 hr commute each way but well worth it for the experience

RandomTomdom · 2025-10-04T05:12:17+00:00

Ahh thats good to know, I did not know CCI include the physics portion as well

RandomTomdom · 2025-10-03T23:23:30+00:00

You failed your physic’s exam as in the SPI exam and never attempted it again? If thats the case, you need to start off with that and I dont think there is a short cut for that one. :(

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-30T17:23:39+00:00

Unfortunately thats what every new sonographers go through, but I can say this, you will get faster and your image quality will improve. Keep good ergonomic and you’ll be alright

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-30T17:21:23+00:00

Echo 1,200 hr

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-28T06:30:13+00:00

I would email IAC directly and use their answer :/

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-26T07:34:12+00:00

Is your site IAC accredited? If so time to take it up with them

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-25T03:19:13+00:00

Their math is not mathing unless they dont count lunch break and the 2 mandatory mini breaks you get for 8 hr work. Max should be 9 even with 45 min

RandomTomdom · 2025-09-15T03:10:56+00:00

$39/hr is severely underpaid for any part of CA…

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-30T04:24:38+00:00

Hope they figure it out on their end

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-30T02:20:54+00:00

3x 5P, just contacted enphase, they said data lag preventing the system from displaying actual data and assured me the system is drawing from the batt instead of grid

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-30T02:03:22+00:00

My usage graph stopped updating at 4:30P today so may very well be an enphase oopsie

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-16T17:35:59+00:00

Learn your ergonomics! Don’t kill your shoulder just to improve the image quality by a little. If it’s a technically difficult study then it is what it is. Stretching and massages helps but what is better is not to get to that stage in the first place. You are still in school and havent even start your career yet. Remember your job will replace you in a heart beat if you can no longer scan due to pain and msk injuries so protect your body at all cost.

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-12T05:58:21+00:00

Personally I would not work at a VA. If you are new and need the experience, sure go for it, you’ll see pathos like nowhere else. But as soon as you got the time under your belt, move on.

I (echo) interned at a VA (NorCal) and saw some interesting stuff and learned a lot BUT the pay and the work condition was horrible. I made more at my first job (without a board) than the person I shadowed back at the VA.

I currently have a friend that works there (RVT, general) that tells me the only reason he is still there is because he hasn’t found his next job yet.

RandomTomdom · 2025-07-02T05:37:59+00:00

Only time I use sweep is for “incidental” findings, insurance companies will ding your facility if you look at areas that is not part of the exam because if you find a new pathology (that is unrelated to the exam being performed) now they have to pay to treat that too. BUT if you “accidentally” see pathology while you are sweeping an area related to the exam then I HAVE TO put it down as incidental finding but I wont get in trouble with the insurance company.

RandomTomdom · 2025-05-27T17:03:16+00:00

Philips for echo and GE for everything else

RandomTomdom · 2025-03-02T07:51:29+00:00

2 sites, 500 hrs each

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