Sonographers

Sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to acquire, interpret and selectively record anatomical images, physical data and real-time physiological information for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Medical Practitioners.

What the job involves

• Receives referrals to perform medical imaging

• Determines appropriate equipment to use, and selects appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by medical practitioners

• Calculates details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure and settings of recording equipment

• Explains procedures to patients and answers their queries about processes

• Ensures patient's welfare during procedures

• Positions patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures

• Decides if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and selects images to show medical practitioners

• Conveys findings of procedures to medical practitioners