263532 Sonographer (General)

Registration or licensing may be required.

Cardiac Sonographers and cardiac technicians are excluded from this occupation. Cardiac Sonographers are included in Occupation 263533 Cardiac Sonographer. Cardiac technicians are included in Occupation 263932 Cardiac Physiologist.

• Obstetric Sonographer
• Vascular Sonographer

• Adjusts patients position, and operates and adjusts ultrasound equipment using appropriate settings to obtain optimal diagnostic images
• Analyses images and reports findings to Medical Practitioners for interpretation and diagnosis
• Explains procedures to patients, answers questions, and ensures safety and comfort throughout the examination
• Maintains and calibrates ultrasound equipment to ensure accuracy and quality of images
• Adheres to safety protocols and infection control measures during ultrasound procedures