or photographed for diagnosis by the doctor. This technology is allowing us to do much more in medicine. The need will continue to grow for people that have the skills to gather the data to assists doctors in diagnosing disease and disorders of the human body.
The job duties of the ultrasound technician may include: explaining to the patient the procedure, taking notes of any relevant medical history, using the equipment to get the pictures, choreographing the patient to attain the best images, choosing the best pictures for the doctor, and logging patient records. These ultrasound technicians help gather sonographic data to assist the interpreting doctor in making a diagnosis of a range of ailments and diseases, as well as, observe fetal development.
The ultrasound technician performs these specialized services in a range of therapeutic locales. Ultrasound technicians work a 40 hour week in clinics, private doctor offices, hospitals, universities, laboratories, and other industries. They may have shift work, which includes afternoon and weekend hours. Some workers may be on call and have to report to work on very short notices. Hospitals are the primary employer of these workers but the positions will also grow in doctor’s offices and the diagnostic centers.