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Sonography Radiologic Technologists

Sonography Radiologic Technologists

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Sonography Radiologic Technologists.

Radiologic Technologist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2471S1302X

As of today, the following are the total number of Sonography Radiologic Technologists nationally, in your state, and near your location.

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Medicare

The following are the total number of Sonography Radiologic Technologists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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What do Sonography Radiologic Technologists do?

Sonography Radiologic Technologists, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal organs and tissues, called sonograms or ultrasounds, which aid doctors in diagnosing and monitoring various medical conditions. 

Their duties include preparing patients, operating and maintaining specialized equipment, positioning patients, producing high-quality images of specific body parts such as fetuses or blood vessels, analyzing images for abnormalities, and recording and documenting findings for physicians to interpret.  

What they do

Patient Preparation: Explaining procedures, answering questions, and preparing exam rooms. 

Equipment Operation: Using specialized ultrasound equipment (transducers) to generate images of internal structures. 

Image Acquisition: Properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images by scanning specific body areas. 

Image Review: Verifying the quality of images and ensuring all necessary areas are captured for accurate diagnosis. 

Data Analysis & Documentation: Analyzing results, identifying abnormalities, and providing a summary of findings to physicians. 

Record Keeping: Maintaining patient records and documenting procedure findings. 

Specializations

Sonographers can specialize in various areas, including: 

Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN): Imaging the female reproductive system and fetuses.

Vascular: Imaging blood vessels to detect blockages or abnormalities.

Cardiac: Imaging the heart.

Breast: Imaging breast tissue to identify abnormalities or cancer.

Musculoskeletal: Imaging muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments.

Environment

Sonographers work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, outpatient centers, physician offices, and diagnostic clinics.