An Introduction to Ultrasound

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ARDMS

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

diagnostic medical sonography

a sonographer is an allied health professional who has received specialized education in ultrasound

growth of the US field

the safety of the exam for patients has been assessed and US's applications are constantly being researched and expanded for different uses

intellectual curiosity

the drive to stay on top of new US developments

technical aptitude

to produce high-quality images

good physical health

continuous scanning can cause strain on the back, shoulder, or arm

independence and initiative

to analyze the patient, their history, and clinical findings

emotional stability

to deal with patients in times of crisis

communication skills

proper interaction with peers, clinicians, and patients

the job of a sonographer

sonographers perform US studies and gather diagnostic data while working closely with doctors, patients, nurses, and medical staff

radiologists do not do the scan themselves

it involves a lot of trust in you to do your job and give them pertinent info; i.e. the doctor can potentially misdiagnose

the doctor can potentially misdiagnose or miss pathology completely

this is why sonographers are required to have extensive knowledge of not just scanning but of anatomy, physiology, pathology

advantages of being a sonographer

a lot of autonomy so it is a good field for those who want to express their creativity to meet challenges

being a sonographer can be stressful and demanding

there are always patients waiting for you and you have to keep on schedule