How to become a sonographer

Help identify and diagnose medical conditions using ultrasonic equipment.

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What does a sonographer do?

Duties and tasks

Answer patient questions
Maintain and prepare a range of sonography equipment
Operate sonography equipment
Report findings to other medical professionals such as physicians
Review and analyse images and evaluate them for quality

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