What is a Sonographer? | Vascular One

A sonographer is a diagnostic medical professional who performs the ultrasound scan. He or she has specialised qualifications to operate the ultrasound system, optimise the system’s settings relative to each individual examination, obtain the relevant information necessary for the most accurate diagnosis possible using this modality, and ensure patient comfort and privacy throughout the procedure. A sonographer therefore has an extremely responsible role in the diagnostic process, and must possess current appropriate qualifications and undergo continuing education programs to remain registered with the governing ultrasound bodies in Australia. At Vascular One HealthCare, the senior sonographers have specialist vascular ultrasound qualifications and possess many years of experience in the field. Our trainees are also undergoing specialised vascular studies towards gaining the ‘DMU’ – Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (Vascular).

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What Is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound refers to very high frequency sound waves which cannot be heard by the human ear. It has been used in clinical diagnostic medicine since the 1950’s.

What is Vascular Ultrasound?

Vascular ultrasound is one of the specialist ultrasound applications, thorugh which the body’s circulatory system (arteries and veins) can be imaged and examined for abnormalities

Cerebrovascular (Carotid) Arteries

The cerebro-vascular investigation is a non-invasive method of checking the arteries in your neck which supply blood to the brain.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

The deep venous thrombosis examination is a noninvasive method of assessing the deep veins in one or both of your legs/arms for thrombosis (clot).

Lower Limb (Leg) Arteries

The lower limb arterial scan is a non-invasive method of checking the blood flow in the arteries in your abdomen and both legs.

Ovarian Vein Incompetence

The ovarian vein scan is a non-invasive method of checking the blood flow in the veins in your pelvis.

Renal Arteries

The renal artery ultrasound is a non-invasive method of checking the arteries that supply blood to your kidneys.

Venous Reflux (Varicose Veins)

The diagnostic venous reflux is a non-invasive method of checking the blood flow through the veins in your legs and assessing for any other venous abnormalities.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

The abdominal aortic aneurysm scan is a non-invasive method of checking the main arteries in your abdomen and assessing whether there is any abnormal dilatation
or ‘ballooning’ of the blood vessel walls.

Mesenteric Arteries

The mesenteric artery scan is a non-invasive method of checking the arteries that supply blood to your intestine.