The main types of sonographers include:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Performs general diagnostic sonography exams on different parts of the body
- Can further specialize in areas like:
- Abdomen
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Breast
- Pediatrics
- Cardiac/Echocardiography Sonographer
- Specializes in performing ultrasounds of the heart and cardiovascular system
- Uses techniques like echocardiograms, Doppler imaging
- Vascular Sonographer
- Focuses on imaging blood vessels and detecting vascular diseases/disorders
- Related to cardiac sonography
- Musculoskeletal Sonographer
- Images muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints for diagnosing injuries/conditions
- Neurosonology Sonographer
- Uses specialized equipment like transcranial Doppler to image the brain
- Looks for conditions like strokes, aneurysms, tumors
- Breast Sonographer
- Specializes in breast imaging and scanning for abnormalities
- Often works alongside mammography
The main responsibilities across these specialties involve operating ultrasound equipment, capturing diagnostic images, identifying potential abnormalities, and working closely with physicians to aid in diagnoses and treatment planning for patients.
