Career as an Ultrasound Technician

Updated On: 16-Feb-2023

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Ultrasound technician also known as diagnostic medical sonographer works on sonographic scanner machines to create an image of patients' internal organs. They play a critical role in aiding doctors in diagnosis and treatment.

The treatment of many critical diseases is depending on the report created by the Ultrasound technician. The doctors will only get the detail and knowledge about the seriousness of any disease with this report and diagnose accordingly.

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The responsibilities of an Ultrasound Technician are:

Operating the sonographic machines
Explain the procedure to patients and answer questions if any
Positioning the patients properly for ultrasound imaging
Perform the ultrasound as per the doctor's advice and capture an image of every part that must be assessed
Evaluate the captured images and select the best images to show the physician
Prepare the computerized detail report along with images
Keep the patient's record for medical history
Maintain the sonographic equipment
Supervise the others that are working as an Ultrasound Technician
Stay up to date with the latest technologies

To become an Ultrasound Technician required skills are:

Strong communication skills
Knowledge of the latest sonographic machines and technologies
Skills to handle the handheld device perfectly while looking at the monitor
Knowledge of computers and related software
Detail-oriented
Strong stamina and fitness as sometimes he/she needs to work long hours and on the feet
Ability to lift and move the patient as needed
Must have patience
Time management skills
Must be service-oriented as it is a profession to help others

To pursue this career, you have to earn an associated degree, diploma or specialized certification from recognized institutions. There are many certification courses that you can join after 10th also. The duration of courses may vary from one-year certification for an extensive four-year degree program.

First get your associated degree or diploma

After that, get training under an experience technician

Start applying for jobs or if you wish, you can start your private practice too

Ultrasound technician job is a regular work hour job. They normally work 40 hours weekly, but sometime during the emergency, they need to work overtime also. If you are working in or running your own lab and providing in-home services also then you need to do travel also.The average ultrasound technician gross salary in India is Rs. 5,50,120 yearly. An entry-level ultrasound technician (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of Rs. 3,98,934. On the other end, a senior-level ultrasound technician (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of Rs. 6,89,895. (salaryexpert.com)As the health sector is growing, the demand for experts also with it. The Ultrasound technicians can get a job in physician's office, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and hospitals.