Daily Life, Training, and Skills
A day in the life of an Ultrasound Tech.
As an ultrasound technician you operate the equipment, collect the appropriate data, and eplain the procedure to the patient. You have to make sure that when you log into the equipment that everything is programed correctly and is ready for what your about to do. You have to place the gel on the skin to aid the transmission, then you select which images best view the area that you are focused on. After you select the best images you will have to analyze the results by the physician by taking measurements or calculations that are relevant to the medical condition. The physician will then review the information and decide where to go from there. in addition to their regular schedule, they will also adjust and maintain equpiment, manage a diagnostic imaging department, or supervise other workers. They can work in hospital departments or clinics.