The potential drawbacks of working as a Sonographer are:
1. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
2. Expose to body fluid, tissue, pathologenic bacteria or viruses, and air-borne diseases.
3. Possibility of developing repetitive strain injuries to the musculoskeletal system in the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and even back, hip and leg.
4. Suffer from work related headache and vision.
5. Deal with anxious patient or stressful situation.
6.Unpleasant odours.
7. Shift work: weekend, holiday and potentially 24/7 shift.
8. Assist with movement of patient with large body habitus or heavy equipement.
1. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
2. Expose to body fluid, tissue, pathologenic bacteria or viruses, and air-borne diseases.
3. Possibility of developing repetitive strain injuries to the musculoskeletal system in the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and even back, hip and leg.
4. Suffer from work related headache and vision.
5. Deal with anxious patient or stressful situation.
6.Unpleasant odours.
7. Shift work: weekend, holiday and potentially 24/7 shift.
8. Assist with movement of patient with large body habitus or heavy equipement.