The ultrasound tech is referred to as the ultrasound sonographer or the diagnostic medical sonographer. In the past, people relate the ultrasound imaging only to pregnant women but today, several parts of the human body are diagnosed with the help of the non-invasive ultrasound imaging. Here are the different specialties where an ultrasound technician can use if he wants to become more specialized than just working as general ultrasound technician. Ultrasound technician salary is higher for specialized professionals in ultrasound sonography.
1. Abdominal Sonography
The abdominal field of the diagnostic medical sonography is responsible in the diagnosis of the different diseases and irregularities which are found in the human organs such as the kidneys, pancreas and liver. Accessory organs such as the gallbladder, bile ducts and spleen are also included in the abdominal sonography. Irregularities and diseases of the male reproductive system is also detected and diagnosed by abdominal sonographers.
2. Breast Sonography
The ultrasound of the breast is done in order to detect and diagnose the irregularities and diseases which were examined by the medical physician during the physical examination of the breast. Irregularities such as tumors, enlargement and other disease of the breast are diagnosed by the breast ultrasound.
3. Echocardiography
The ultrasound technician who will specialize in echocardiography will be responsible in helping the cardiologist (doctor of the heart) in the detection and diagnosis of the irregularities and diseases related with the heart.
4. Vascular Sonography
Vascular ultrasound is the sub-field of ultrasound sonography which is responsible in the detection and diagnosis of the diseases related with the veins and arteries of the body.
5. Obstetrics/Gynecological Sonography
Fetal imaging is the most common use of the gynecological ultrasound. Determination of the fetus’ sex, health of the fetus and any implications of birth defects can also be detected by the gynecological ultrasound.
6. Neurosonography
This is the sub-field of ultrasound sonography where the irregularities and diseases associated with the central nervous system including the brain are detected and diagnosed.
Ultrasound imaging has made many interventions in patient care and diagnosis of diseases for early treatment. Ultrasound technician career is a promising career since there is a high demand over non-invasive procedures to diagnose a disease.