A CT scan in a pregnant woman poses no known risks to the baby if the area of the body being imaged isnât the abdomen or pelvis. In general, if imaging of the abdomen and pelvis is needed, doctors prefer to use exams that do not use radiation, such as MRI or ultrasound.
Salary Outlook. According to the BLS, diagnostic medical sonographers earned a median salary of $66,410 in 2013. The best-paid 10 percent earned more than $92,070, while the lowest-paid earned less than $45,840.hey earn a similar salary to registered nurses ($68,910), but take home more than radiologic technologists ($56,760), physical therapist assistants ($53,320) and medical equipment repairers ($47,120).
In May 2012, the median annual wage for diagnostic medical sonographers was $65,860. The median annual wage for cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists, was $52,070 in May 2012.ob Outlook. Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists is projected to grow 39 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.