The individual provides patient services in a variety of medical settings in which a physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. By assisting physicians in gathering sonographic data, the sonographer is able to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. A sonographer also performs appropriate procedures to record anatomical, pathological and physiologic data. The individual has opportunities to work in general diagnostic areas, obstetrics and vascular departments.
Employment is found in hospitals, clinics, private offices and industry.
A career in sonography provides a vast range of employment and advancement options that may include education, management, research and marketing. Additionally, the individual gains hands-on experience in clinical settings throughout the city. Transportation arrangements to and from these clinical sites, as well as parking, is the responsibility of the student. If no previous enrollment or testing activity has taken place at HCCS, the applicant must also complete and submit an HCCS Application for Admission on line. Foreign transcripts from both high schools and colleges must be evaluated by an approved HCCS evaluation service.