Sonographer
Registered ultrasound technologist. Scans patients, acquires images, generates preliminary reports. Specialty-specific (vascular, cardiac, OB, MSK).
What they evaluate
- Probe ergonomics + port accessibility
- Image quality on challenging patients
- Measurement workflow
- Report automation
- Equipment reliability (no mid-exam failures)
Decision drivers
- Repetitive strain injury prevention
- Exam time pressure
- Patient mix complexity