Working Conditions for Diagnostic medical sonographersMost full-time sonographers work about 40 hours a week. Hospital-based sonographers may have evening and weekend hours and times when they are on call and must be ready to report to work on short notice. Sonographers typically work in healthcare facilities that are clean and well lighted. Some travel to patients in large vans equipped with sophisticated diagnostic equipment. Sonographers are on their feet for long periods and may have to lift or turn disabled patients. They work at diagnostic imaging machines, but also may perform some procedures at patients� bedsides. More information on Diagnostic medical sonographers from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Diagnostic medical sonographers occupation Number of Diagnostic medical sonographers in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Diagnostic medical sonographers Working conditions for Diagnostic medical sonographers Significant points for Diagnostic medical sonographers Training requirements for Diagnostic medical sonographers Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |