A sonography technician is a skilled professional who uses specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by physicians to make a medical diagnosis.
Sonography tech process involves placing a small hand-held device called a transducer against the patient's skin near the body area to be imaged. The transducer sends pulses of inaudible high frequency sound into the body then receives streams of echoes from the sound being reflected inside the body. These echoes are analyzed by a computer to create an image of the structure(s) that can be displayed on a viewing monitor. A typical scan takes 20 - 40 minutes. During that time, the sonography technician manipulates the transducer to obtain the necessary images for the physician’s interpretation. Typically, 20 - 30 images are recorded.
Sonography technician 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.
Sonography technician must also be knowledgeable about and limit the risk from possible exposure to blood and body fluids. They should also be aware of the potential for repetitive strain injury and take steps to limit their risk.
Many sonography technicians are also assist in electronic and clerical scheduling, record keeping, and computerized image archiving. They are may also have managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
The detail information of sonography technician salary range are available at sonography schools.
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Sonography tech process involves placing a small hand-held device called a transducer against the patient's skin near the body area to be imaged. The transducer sends pulses of inaudible high frequency sound into the body then receives streams of echoes from the sound being reflected inside the body. These echoes are analyzed by a computer to create an image of the structure(s) that can be displayed on a viewing monitor. A typical scan takes 20 - 40 minutes. During that time, the sonography technician manipulates the transducer to obtain the necessary images for the physician’s interpretation. Typically, 20 - 30 images are recorded.
Sonography technician 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.
Sonography technician must also be knowledgeable about and limit the risk from possible exposure to blood and body fluids. They should also be aware of the potential for repetitive strain injury and take steps to limit their risk.
Many sonography technicians are also assist in electronic and clerical scheduling, record keeping, and computerized image archiving. They are may also have managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
The detail information of sonography technician salary range are available at sonography schools.
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