sonographer
Medical imaging specialist
A sonographer is a medical technician who operates ultrasound equipment to create images of internal body structures.
Sonographers work in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers, capturing images of developing fetuses, organs, and blood vessels that physicians use for diagnosis: The sonographer found the baby's heartbeat.
Childbirth medicine branch
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- vascularOf blood vessels
- abdominalOf the belly region
pelvic · breast · thyroid · musculoskeletal · neonatology · renal · testicular · carotid
Energy form converter
- probeThorough examination or tool
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- scannerDevice that reads data
ultrasound machine · coupling agent · curvilinear · footswitch · workstation · calipers · trackball
Motion-caused frequency change
- echographyImaging via sound waves
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- 3D imagingCapturing objects with depth
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- imaging centerMedical scanning facility
- radiology departmentMedical imaging facility section
- mobile unitTransportable operational group
examination room · patient · bedside · healthcare · prenatal clinic
Imaging-based diagnostic medicine
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CTTomographic imaging method
- X-rayPenetrating diagnostic beam
- mammographyBreast cancer screening X-ray
fluoroscopy · PET · angiography · diagnostic imaging · modality · tomography · nuclear medicine
Attestation of qualification
- registryOfficial record of entries
- technologistApplied science practitioner
- credentialProof of qualification
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
continuing education · licensure · accreditation · clinical rotation · patient care · ergonomics · repetitive strain
obstetrics
Childbirth medicine branch
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- cardiologyStudy of cardiac disorders
- vascularOf blood vessels
abdominal · pelvic · breast · thyroid · musculoskeletal · neonatology · renal · testicular · carotid · fetal
transducer
Energy form converter
scanner · ultrasound machine · coupling agent · curvilinear · footswitch · workstation · calipers · trackball
Doppler
Motion-caused frequency change
- echographyImaging via sound waves
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- frequencyRate of recurrence
hospital
Medical treatment facility
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- imaging centerMedical scanning facility
- radiology departmentMedical imaging facility section
mobile unit · examination room · patient · bedside · healthcare · prenatal clinic
radiology
Imaging-based diagnostic medicine
mammography · fluoroscopy · PET · angiography · diagnostic imaging · modality · tomography · nuclear medicine
certification
Attestation of qualification
- registryOfficial record of entries
- technologistApplied science practitioner
- credentialProof of qualification
training · continuing education · licensure · accreditation · clinical rotation · patient care · ergonomics · repetitive strain
- Health Careersdoctor, nurse practitioner, nursing, physician, surgeon
- medical jobsdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, registered nurse, surgeon
- Medical Staffdoctor, nurse practitioner, physician, surgeon, intern
- technical specialistsengineer, technician, programmer, analyst, developer
- Healthcare CareersRN, MD, NP, PA, LPN
- radiologyX-ray, CT scan, MRI machine, MRI, radiologist