Sonographer
Use ultrasound equipment to create images or conduct tests for medical diagnostic purposes.
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- What's it like to be a Sonographer?
- How to become a Sonographer
- Latest Sonographer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Sonographers
What's it like to be a Sonographer?
A Sonographer is a healthcare professional who uses special ultrasound equipment to produce high quality images of the body's organs and tissues to help diagnose medical conditions. They work closely with Doctors and Specialists to interpret the images they produce, which can aid in discovering abnormalities or disease. Typical settings for a Sonographer include hospitals, clinics and private practices. It's a very people-focused role that involves a high level of patient interaction, often providing reassurance to patients anxious about their symptoms or the ultrasound procedure. It's essential for those in this role to keep updated with advancements in ultrasound technology and to strictly adhere to safety protocols.
Tasks and duties
- Operating ultrasound equipment to produce and record images according to a Doctor's request.
- Assessing and interpreting diagnostic images to provide preliminary findings for Doctors.
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with patients to ensure a comfortable and effective scanning process.
- Maintaining patients' records and add medical notes related to the ultrasound procedure.
- Performing routine maintenance on sonographic equipment to ensure it's operational and safe.
- Keeping up to date with advancements in sonography through continuing education and professional development activities.
- Adhering to health and safety standards and protocols to protect patients and staff from radiation exposure.
How to become a Sonographer
To become a sonographer, you need at least a diploma or associate degree in sonography or its equivalent. Further studies can also give you an edge, especially if you want to specialise or pursue a leadership role.
- Complete a diploma or associate or bachelor’s degree in Sonography, Medical Imaging, Radiology, or a related field.
- Join internships or clinical placements to gain hands-on experience with ultrasound equipment and interpreting sonographic images.
- Register with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) to practice sonography in Singapore.
- Pursuing a specialisation could make you stand out. Consider acquiring certifications for obstetrics, vascular, or musculoskeletal ultrasonography.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Sonographer employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Sonography
Radiography
Patient Care
Ultrasound Scans
Diagnostic Imaging
Infection Control
Patient Safety
Radiology
PACS System
Mammography Examinations
Medical Imaging Science
Allied Health
Welfare
Customer Service
Quality Control
Clinical Assessment
Medical Imaging
CT Scans
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional Intelligence
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