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Navitas Healthcare works with its hospitals to place Ultrasound Technicians, also known as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, to help doctors and other health care professionals assess and identify a patient’s medical conditions. These professionals use imaging equipment that produces high-frequency waves to record images or conduct tests on many parts of the body. Our resources operate special equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to record images of internal organs. Other job titles for this occupation include ultrasound tech, diagnostic medical sonographer, or sonographer.

Our Ultrasound Technicians work directly with patients and physicians. They may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic, abdominal, breast, vascular, or cardiac sonography.  Our resources are able to perform duties that include the following:

• Prepare the exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct examinations Assist radiologists as needed with ultrasound-guided biopsies and vascular ultrasound procedures
• Recognize and record the appropriate anatomy and pathology using sonographic equipment
• Care properly for sonography equipment and report equipment failure
• Write reports based upon the scan results and completion
• Alert appropriate medical staff of any abnormalities that need immediate attention
• Use the ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Work independently or with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Manage multiple priorities and projects, and display flexibility in a fast-paced work environment
• Display good work ethic and friendly and cheerful disposition
• Maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality
• Pursue professional development for the continual improvement of patient care

The job outlook for Ultrasound Technicians is excellent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for ultrasound technicians over the next decade will grow 17%, much faster than average, between 2019 and 2029, driven by an aging population and a larger need for medical diagnostics.