ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGIST AT WORK: how to write sonography worksheets/reports

COME TO WORK WITH ME | HOW TO WRITE WORKSHEETS/ TECH REPORTS | APPENDIX, VENOUS, OB/GYN | ULTRASOUND | SONOGRAPHY CAREER | GENERAL SONOGRAPHY | HOSPITAL SONOGRAPHER
Welcome back to another video, SonoGes fam! Today we are going into detail with what you can expect on the job as a HUGE part of it is writing tech worksheets/ tech reports/ pre-lims for the radiologist(s)/ doctor(s) in your facility. Every place you work at will have some different type of format for how you will go about writing your tech reports/ worksheets, however, the general idea is all the same. WHAT did you find on the ultrasound, can you DESCRIBE it, WHERE is the abnormality, and what else do you need to let the doctor know? I hope you find this video helpful when it comes to seeing a bit about what we do! Please don't hesitate to comment below if you have any questions at all and remember that every place of work is different! Happy scanning!!!
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[@Mm1991530052]

Loved this video Geselle! It seems like all of the information you talked about really does vary per your employer. Some make it easier than others with the automatic transfer of information, whereas others have to create their own templates or write it all out manually.

[@Mm1991530052]

A question that I have is about "incidental findings".. How do you go about documenting those for the Radiologist or doctor to explore more? Assuming, correct me if I'm wrong, you discover something accidentally just as the name implies while scanning a specific organ or another part of the body, but you can't just leave it out if you notice it right? Do you then explore the other organ automatically for them ahead of time or do you note it and suggest a further exam for that finding?

[@lolgeselle]

Yes Michael!!! You’re exactly right! It varies and is different everywhere but we all generally learn how to write them and describe during class / clinicals 🥰

[@lolgeselle]

@@Mm1991530052 yessss you’re exactly right TOO when it comes to incidental findings!!! That’s you being a tech that goes ABOVE and BEYOND the call of duty. Some other techs may ignore something they see on accident, but the ones who TRULY care will make note, will investigate… you can write on your report “incidental finding” and what they will do eventually is order the appropriate exam. For example, if I’m doing a renal scan but somehow see gallstones in the gallbladder, I will take photos of that.. and check the CBD, state “incidental finding” and call it a day. (Seeing that the gallstones weren’t already known/ documented recently). If it was already known you don’t HAVE to but in cases where you feel the incidental finding should be shown or known, DEFINITELY mention them! Pleural effusions are something that are commonly incidentally found for example! This is a GREAT question! Thanks for bringing it up!!! 🙌🏽

[@thespidersfamilia7956]

Awesome!! Do more of these videos please .. I'm a student. And this is one of my biggest fear for when I graduate... Teach us the raw reality. How to do the reports.. what to never forget, how to fix a problem. Like what kind of mistakes you've made in the past and how you fixed it... Thank you... And again congrats on passing your exam...

[@lolgeselle]

Ooo mistakes is a GOOD one. I’ll come up with a list and get a video together for you! Thank you so much for following and supporting 😍🥰 you’re gonna do well in class and clinicals by keeping up with research! 🙌🏽👏

[@amryaswolf5632]

Your channel has helped me decide that this is the career I want to go into! Thank you so much! :)

[@lolgeselle]

Awww Amryas❤️❤️❤️ I appreciate you and love that I could help!! Keep up the great work and research all that you can. Good luck and keep me updated! ✨

[@asiakelley7190]

So helpful love that you describe and show the scans

[@lolgeselle]

thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@jasminecartagena982]

Love watching your videos! Thank you for all the positive and happy vibes you bring :)

[@lolgeselle]

awww thank you jasmine!!! 🤍 you’re the best, stay PAWSitive! ✨

[@shroud8439]

I think your honestly one of my new favorite channels to watch at the moment, I really don't know what to do in life or what path I want to take I've always felt lost, but recently this career really started to peak my interest after I saw a job posting for it. Sonography courses are a little scarce where I am and I find that to be kinda weird considering I'm in Ontario. The closest college for any courses regarding Sonography is about a 2 hour drive away from me, the rest are very very far but I'm really starting to consider taking the closest one! Your literally a beacon of hope for me right now and I'm sure alot of other people feel the same way! I really look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for existing! I also love how I'm seeing a lot of people in the same situation as myself, it makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone in this and that its completely natural to feel lost sometimes!

[@lolgeselle]

Shroud, you are so sweet. Thank you so much for watching and listening, and resonating with me and the videos! I just want to be a source and a friend to all. Good luck on your journey, I'm here for you and know you're not alone.

[@FlowersandHoney]

It was super incredible and educating to watch this rare image of a patient coming into the doctor's office regarding her abnormal health concern. Just to find out later that she happened to have been pregnant. Also, to learn that her placenta and baby is outside of her uterus. License sonographers like you save people's lives on a daily basis - just by simply over-checking the scan and abdomen area where the pain seems to be occurring within them. Thank you so much for disseminating and sharing this learningful video with us upcoming sonographers. This will truly teach us the vital essence of double-checking our diagnosis prior to firmly declaring the finding(s) in them.

[@lolgeselle]

I appreciate you being so kind and taking the time to watch my videos! I definitely want to help others as much as I can in this field that I love so much! Thank you for supporting, it means so much!

[@drei000]

@@lolgeselle I like your videos thank you very much for that.

[@lolgeselle]

@@drei000 awww thanks for watching!

[@emmap.]

You're the best neighbor. I learn so much from you.

[@lolgeselle]

YOU are the best!!! I love that you’re learning and it makes me so happy and proud! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@genesisv9156]

Love this video so much, is so informative & helpful!!!! You are the best!!!!💖

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you so much Genesis!!!🤩🥰💖 I appreciate you always and hope you have an amazing week! Hope you’re having fun scanning, too! Hehe

[@emmap.]

I've always wondered how the worksheets worked and looked. Thank you for this!

[@lolgeselle]

Of course!!! Some are straightforward and simple, others like random cases you just write and describe what you did and saw! Heheh. ❤️

[@michaelrufin325]

Good job Gigi !!!

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you!!!!

[@alannahlee1705]

Thank you when I heard that sonography has to write report I thought it would be a very long report but it sounds not that bad quick and easy. I am thinking about being a sonography:)

[@lolgeselle]

Hi! Of course. Reports aren’t long at all, you just have to describe what you see and of course they teach you 🥰

[@diamondmia6948]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!! So helpful!

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you for watching!!!! I’m glad I could help in some way 🥰😍❤️

[@PRINCES2009123456]

Love thisthese kind of videos!!! very informative and interesting to see the images etc. Love your channel keep up the good work!

[@lolgeselle]

Aww, thank you so much Lulu! I appreciate YOU!!! Thanks for the support and for tuning in and commenting, you're the best!

[@Furtadofamily]

This is so informative content dear and thank you for sharing and am sure this will help for those people who has the same profession like yours and struggling to make a worksheet reports.

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you friends!! I appreciate you! I hope you have an amazing week!💕💕💕

[@suleimaarellano7258]

I loved loved this video! super helpful! Please make more like this one :D

[@lolgeselle]

Awww thank you love! I definitely will!🤍🤍🤍

[@Alpeezy12]

Awesome video!

[@lolgeselle]

Thanks for your support!!!

[@daltonbryer3171]

Great case thanks for the share this is one of the hardest things to spot!

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dearLaurantha]

So helpful like always!

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you love! Hope you’re having a good summer!! 🥰❤️

[@haileydeng7004]

Hiii Geselle!! It’s very helpful for my ultrasound job!!

[@lolgeselle]

yay I am SOO glad!

[@trinitej]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video! I’m starting my program soon and don’t want to be startled when writing reports 🤩💙💙

[@lolgeselle]

That’s awesome !!! They will teach you how, don’t worry! Good luck on your journey! ✨

[@jsc022]

Ah I loved seeing the actual reports and your explanations/images with them! Thank you for always making helpful videos for us! :)

[@lolgeselle]

Yay!!! That makes me so happy 🥰❤️🥰❤️ I’m always so excited for you guys to see new videos, thank you for watching 😍🥰😍🥰 appreciate you always!

[@thespidersfamilia7956]

@@lolgeselle thank you!!!

[@user-yx3yp9vk9h]

Awesome very informative edicational bless you ❤

[@lolgeselle]

thank you so much for watching!

[@Bioeliful153]

More worksheets please!!

[@lolgeselle]

you got it!

[@alexispalos9243]

This is great can you do more of these videos as a new RVT this is very informative.

[@lolgeselle]

Yes!!! Thanks for watching Alexis!!! Congrats on getting RVT! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@patriciaa6041]

Great video

[@lolgeselle]

Thank you love 🤍

[@atianadukes1936]

Omg I am just binging all of your videos right now ! I just finished the RN vs ultrasound tech because that is exactly my struggle decision right now, and it’s even better to know you also live in Las Vegas !! I’m currently going to csn in the lpn program and was going to do the bridge, but I really think ultrasound is where I want to be … I just feel very discouraged when I see your screens and exams I just have no clue and feel like I would never understand 😭😭 I would love to know what school you went to for your program and how the general program was for you as far as the r teachers and the overall learning experience… sorry if I’m asking so much lol 🤦🏽‍♀️ just very anxious and would love the inside scoop from someone in my same state .

[@lolgeselle]

Hi Atiana! Well, you're asking the right person. Lol. I wanted to be a nurse but realized nursing wasn't for me. I suggest shadowing because it will really hit the nail on the head for you. Once I realized ultrasound was it, I jumped in head first. Don't feel discouraged. WE ALL start somewhere. WE ALL start off not knowing what we're looking at. And that's where school comes in. It teaches you. It prepares you. The only 2 programs in Vegas are UNLV and CSN. UNLV is a bachelors program and CSN is an associates program. They're both great programs.. just depends which route you want to go. Overall, UNLV and CSN will both prepare you for a job as many techs graduate from these two programs. The ultrasound community is small out here so everyone pretty much knows each other. I hope this answer finds you well!

[@jasminenguyen1273]

Super helpful, really enjoyed this and will use it with my scans!

[@lolgeselle]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@anonnnymousthegreat]

I’ve never scanned an appendix. I saw a couple during my clinical rotations. But where i work, CT is the modality to do to confirm appendicitis. Other scanning i do have to do that makes it difficult to see is a pancreas transplant. Those suckers are either you see it or you don’t. And the worst part is that it looks just like other tissue, so it blends in. And then you have gas and bowel making it even hard to see the txps. Another scan that is my nemesis is scanning an arteriovenous fistula in the upper extremity. Those things a monster to scan. I scanned one today that was completely clotted all the way through.

[@lolgeselle]

We are a children's hospital so we get plenty of appendix studies! They never do a CT for peds unless they absolutely have to. Of course CT is the gold standard. Transplants are always tricky! Haha, AV fistulas are definitely something that tests your patience and anatomy. You are so awesome for scanning through them and getting the job done!

[@elizabetharcilla6223]

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

[@lolgeselle]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelletyson3041]

Thinking about getting my bachelors to go into management after all your encouragement 😭

[@lolgeselle]

YESS. That's the way to go!!!! You can do it!

[@razelrufin5635]

👍👍👍

[@lolgeselle]

🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@yazmin6767]

Great video! Out of curiosity, I am wondering when it comes to asking your patients questions, how do you know what to ask them without in a way being the “doctor”? Like, are you asking them questions to be able to fill out the worksheet?

[@lolgeselle]

yes when asking questions you want to be detailed to see if you can figure out what you're looking for in your scan -- and to fill out your tech worksheets for the doctor :) it's ok to ask a lot of questions!

[@marinoman061]

Do you know if DACA students can take ARDMS and work in sonography? I was hoping to enroll in echo then apply for medical school after my bachelor's, but I read very few schools accept DACA students

[@lolgeselle]

I’m not too sure but I wouldn’t see why not. Definitely contact specific schools and advisor/ counselors! To see if they can help you ❤️

[@josannejoseph3132]

Hi. Nice video . I have a question. Can an ultrasound tech take images and not mention a 14 weeks pregnancy but only mention the size of the uterus and fibroid?

[@lolgeselle]

hello, if there was a 14 week pregnancy the ultrasound tech should have reported it. uterine size and fibroid is usually in the report as well.

[@peachy8366]

Hey Geselle! Just curious but do you prefer graveyard shift over working during the day? I would have expected daytime to be much more preferable but it sounded like you were sad your graveyard shifts were ending :O Also thank you for another greatly informative video

[@lolgeselle]

Hey peachy!!!! I honestly do prefer graveyard shifts over the day hahah maybe I should go over this on a video. But daytime honestly is so insane and intense……. LOL. But it’s different everywhere. Other hospitals aren’t as busy as we are, so the graveyards are kinda where it’s at 😅 and you get pay differential on graves. And it’s as always, a pleasure of mine! Thank you for watching and supporting me!!! You’re the best🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@peachy8366]

@@lolgeselle yea I was thinking whether having a flipped sleeping schedule would be worth it for avoiding the rush of the daytime! I would just be sad if I couldnt spend time with friends and family because I'm sleeping during the day :')

[@lolgeselle]

@@peachy8366 yeah it’s kinda a give and take! Just hopefully you get the shift you want that fits your lifestyle!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@clairebear2525]

How exactly does the night shift work if you’re not in the ER? You obviously aren’t having outpatients come in for appointments in the middle of the night, so how does that work? Love your channel, I’m relatively new here. Starting my prerequisites at the end of August! :)

[@lolgeselle]

Hi Clarissa! Welcome to the fam so happy to have you here!!! If you’re not in the ER on night shift, usually we try to get to pediatric babies, ICU/ intubated patients. And if there aren’t any (but in our hospital there’s always a lot to do) we scan routine patients upstairs. But our hospital is super busy where the ER is kinda non-stop on graves 😅 most hospitals have on-call shifts on nights so you don’t even get called in sometimes and when you do you only come in for the STAT ER exams. Maybe 1-3 patients a night.. I’ve worked at busier on call hospitals and the most I did was 6 patients on call. 😬 I hope this answer makes sense lol!

[@clairebear2525]

@@lolgeselle Thank you for responding! ❤️ So even at 2am you'll go into a patients room and do an exam if there is one needed? I didn't know that! I figured most of that was just done during the day unless there was an emergency. I will be entering the Cardiac Program and night shifts might be more fitting for me.

[@lolgeselle]

@@clairebear2525 yes!! We will scan patients at all times of the day in a hospital that has night shift. Part of the job is waking a patient up. Otherwise it can be a delay in care. But I’m not sure if it’s the same for echo. But I know echo can get really busy in hospital. Night shifts aren’t as busy/ crazy as day shifts 😇

[@clairebear2525]

@@lolgeselle Thank you so much for the insight! This definitely helps! I look forward to your future videos 🥰

[@lolgeselle]

@@clairebear2525 of course!!! I appreciate you, don’t be a stranger! 🥰

[@veronicasoria8328]

This is what I am nervous about because they haven't shown me how to fill out the report 😫

[@lolgeselle]

Don’t be nervous!!! You won’t ever know until someone teaches you or guides you, and if they don’t you know I’m here for you!!!! ❤️

[@surajmishra-hv3dx]

How to become reporting sonographer in USA what degree do we need to get enrolled in this course?

[@lolgeselle]

you need to be registered through ARDMS.org or CCI depending on the type of sonographer you want to be.

[@emmap.]

Almost to 5k 🥳🎉😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤩

[@lolgeselle]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 can’t believe it neighbor!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 thanks for all your support!!!

[@CatsCradleCorner]

Oh ultrasounds are so high tech

[@lolgeselle]

it's definitely changing with technology :)

[@user-yx3yp9vk9h]

More videos on prostatis

[@lolgeselle]

you got it!

[@niminimi1161]

Hi ! I want to talk to u .. need your advice as am also working as a sonologist... In Pakistan Need your guidance!

[@lolgeselle]

I would say check Facebook groups and online forums!

[@belindandanshau9496]

hey Geselle, thank you for sharing. I can't get my eyes off your scrunchy it's cute.

[@lolgeselle]

hey love, thank you so much for watching! I appreciate it! Hehe, I love scrunchies!!! So glad it caught your attention, hehe!