yes, you can see the heartbeat on an ultrasound.

The ultrasound is a medical imaging device that uses sound waves to capture images of body structures. Ultrasound is considered a safe alternative to x-ray imaging because it does not use ionizing radiation to produce images of the human body. The ultrasound technician has many options when it comes to employment. Prior to gaining employment as an ultrasound technician, the individual will need to complete an ultrasound technician program. These programs are commonly offered at community colleges.

Ultrasound technician employment opportunities are commonly found in hospitals. The hospital ultrasound technician is frequently called upon in emergency situations to perform an ultrasound scan in patients who come to the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain. Frequently, the abdominal ultrasound scan will focus on the gallbladder, which is a common source of abdominal pain. Although many ultrasound technicians are familiar with the images that the ultrasound produces, the final reading is interpreted by a medical doctor, who is most often a radiologist.

Another popular employment opportunity for the ultrasound technician is in an obstetrician’s medical practice. Ultrasounds are commonly used to monitor fetal growth and development in the pregnant patient. Although many obstetricians perform their own ultrasound scans on their patients, many larger practices may employ the ultrasound technician to perform the scans.

The ultrasound technician is taught basic anatomy and physiology during their coursework. Prior to seeking employment, they will not only be required to satisfactorily complete the course, but they will also be required to take an ultrasound tech examination. Although working in a hospital as an ultrasound technician can be stressful at times, it is often very rewarding. If allowed by the patient’s attending physician, the ultrasound technician, may be allowed to tell an expectant mother what the sex of her baby is. This often brings joy not only to the expecting couple, but to the technician as well. The majority of people enjoy giving others good news. Employment opportunities in the health care field continue to be promising. This encouraging trend also holds true for the ultrasound technician. Ultrasound tech jobs in the hospital afford the employee flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefit plans.

The ultrasound machine tends to direct high-frequency sound waves at the internal body structures being examined.

I had the same thing happen during my ultrasound today and am looking for answers.