Sonographer (Ultrasound technician)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures. They must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill.

The professional responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:

·         obtaining and recording an accurate patient history

·         performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images

·         analyzing technical information

·         using independent judgement in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings

·         providing an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis

·         providing quality patient care

·         collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team

Sonographers must also be knowledgeable about and limit the risk from possible exposure to blood and body fluids. Many sonographers also assist in electronic and clerical scheduling, record keeping, and computerized image archiving. Sonographers may also have managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Salary: $78,520 annually

Education:

Comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs vary in length from one to four years depending on the degree or certificate awarded. Prerequisites also vary among programs from high school diploma or GED to specific qualifications in a related allied health profession.

I would like to work in this career because it gives me a chance to help a mother and father.