A Love Letter to Sonographers

Dear Sonographers, 

We know your job is challenging. We know it’s easy to feel taken for granted at work. We know it can feel like no one sees everything you do. But we want you to know that we see you, we hear you, and we are so grateful for all you do. Below, in no particular order, are some of our favorite things about you and the incredible work you do. This is an open love letter to you... 

You are brilliant. Day after day, with poise and professionalism, you make sense of complex images created of 256 shades of gray. You rely not only on keen eyesight, but also on a hard-earned understanding of advanced imaging technology, physics, anatomy, and abnormalities. And maybe most incredible of all, you leverage these superpowers toward a single, selfless mission: providing accurate diagnostics so that patients receive the right kinds of care. 

You are inquisitive and insightful. While others might think you’ve gained enough knowledge to last a lifetime, you continue to learn and to engage with cutting-edge developments in the industry. CMEs, certifications, HIPAA compliance, health and safety protocols—your knowledge bank continuously grows! And we would be remiss if we failed to mention that your patients aren’t the only ones who benefit from your expertise. You are forever making suggestions, improvements, and contributions to your places of work, elevating both us and the industry. 

You are strong. We know it takes some serious muscular endurance to lift and move patients and equipment all day. Not to mention being on your feet between exams, and all that arm and wrist exertion! But you’re also mentally strong—keeping it together when you can see results will be disheartening and offering encouragement and support to your teammates when they need it most. 

You are compassionate. Not everyone is cut out for providing one-on-one patient care. Yet you tackle this task with empathy and kindness every single day. Whether patients need to better understand the exam, require comfort as they process deep emotions, or simply need someone to put them at ease, you are there. We are forever amazed by your drive and desire to help others. 

You are devoted. Sometimes there are emergencies. Sometimes there are schedule mix-ups. Sometimes your teammate needs someone to fill in for them. Without a sonographer, questions will remain unanswered. Treatments will be delayed. Patients won’t get the care they need. Who steps up to fill these gaps? You do—because you are devoted to patient care and determined to meet the need.  

That makes you vital. If you don’t show up to document it, no one will see it. You are the doctor’s eyes and an integral part of the care team. Not only that, we believe you are vital to achieving health and wellness goals at both the local and national levels. The truth is, our clinics and hospitals need you because our communities need their healthcare heroes. 

And after everything we’ve mentioned so far, it should come as no surprise that we end on this note: you are inspiring. You bring so much good to your workplaces when you clock in for the day. Your brilliance, inquisitiveness, insight, strength, compassion, devotion, and vitality challenge us to bring more good into the world too.  

Sonographers, we love you. Thank you for all you do.  

The BB Imaging Team 

P.S. If you’d like to sign your name to this virtual love letter or give a shout-out to your favorite sonographer(s), please do so in the comments!