What are the technical aspects expected of sonographers?
Sonographers should be able to: • Lift more than 50 pounds routinely • Push and pull routinely • Bend and stoop routinely • Have full use of both hands, wrists, and shoulders • Distinguish audible sounds • Adequately view sonograms, including color distinctions • Work standing on their feet 80% of the time • Interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured • Assist patients on and off examining tables • Communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals • Organize and accurately perform the individual steps in a sonographic procedure in the proper sequence What are the career opportunities? Sonographers can choose to work in clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices, public health facilities, laboratories, and other medical settings performing examinations in their areas of specialization. Career advancement opportunities exist in education, administration, research and commerical companies as education/application specialists, sales
