Sonographer

Sonographer Requirements:

• An associate''s or bachelor''s degree in sonography.
• An industry certification and state license may be advantageous.
• Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and patient service skills.
• The ability to explain technical terms in a clear and understandable way.
• Good eyesight and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills

Sonographer Responsibilities:

• Explaining sonographic procedures to patients, answering questions, preparing patients by applying the gel to the skin, and positioning the patients on the table.
• Ensuring clear images for diagnostic purposes and adjusting the sonographic equipment when necessary.
• Selecting the appropriate settings and adjusting the patients'' positions accordingly.
• Monitoring and caring for patients to ensure their safety and comfort during the procedures.
• Selecting and examining images, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas, and determining if the scope of the exam should be extended, based on preliminary findings.
• Presenting the sonograms and preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Completing the appropriate documentation and maintaining patients'' histories and medical records.
• Assisting Physicians and the healthcare teams during invasive procedures.
• Maintaining and cleaning the sonographic equipment.
• Performing medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatments.