Ultrasound technologists use the medium of sound to create diagnostic images.
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Ultrasound
An Ultrasound Technologist (also called a Sonographer) is a specially trained medical imager who uses sound waves to create images of organs and tissues within the body. Ultrasound Technologists obtain a patient history examination and create images for the Radiologist to examine. Although most people only think of ultrasound as it relates to pregnancy, that is only a small part of the job.
What Does an Ultrasound Technologist Do?
Ultrasound technologists provide specialized images of the body using sound waves. Regions of the body where ultrasound is frequently used include:
- Abdominal (gallbladder, liver, kidneys) and gynecological (uterus and ovaries) regions
- Blood vessels in the neck and extremities
- Diagnostic areas including breast, thyroid, and testicular sonography
- Echocardiology (which lies outside the main scope of this program)
These professionals can be found working all shifts in hospitals, clinics, and physician’s offices. Due to their high level of patient contact, the use of interpersonal skills is critical. While sonographers tend to work independently, they spend the entire exam (literally) hands-on with the patient. While they’re generating images, sonographers must sort out what is real and what is not (physics). Ultrasound is one of the few professions to balance amazing technology with patient care.
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