At MedicsPro, our experienced team of professional recruiters ensures that we match qualified sonographers with locum and permanent roles worldwide.

We Offer:

• A dedicated compliance officer
• A market-leading referral scheme
• Access to exclusive ultrasound vacancies
• Expert consultative service
• Opportunities across the UK, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
• Preferred supply status with numerous NHS and private healthcare providers
• Weekly payroll

3D Ultrasound

Advances in ultrasound technology have enabled the acquisition of volume data, which generates slightly varying 2D images due to sound waves reflecting at different angles. High-speed computing software integrates these images to create a three-dimensional (3D) view.

The key aspects of 3D ultrasound technology include image volume data acquisition, analysis, and display. Volume data can be acquired through three primary methods:

• Freehand probe movements, with or without position sensors.
• Mechanical sensors integrated into the probe head.
• Matrix array sensors, which use a single sweep to capture extensive data. This method collects a series of 2D frames, which are then analysed to generate a 3D image. The operator can select any view or plane of interest, aiding in the visualisation of structures in terms of their morphology, size, and spatial relationships.

Data can be displayed in a multiplanar format or rendered into a smooth 3D image using computer software that fills in gaps between frames. Additionally, a tomographic mode allows viewing multiple parallel slices in the transverse plane from the 3D or four-dimensional (4D) dataset.

The multiplanar format lets the operator evaluate several 2D planes simultaneously. A reference dot on the screen, representing the intersection of three orthogonal planes (X, Y, and Z), can be moved to generate images in any plane within the scanned volume. For example, when viewing the fetal heart, the operator can retrieve various classical views, such as four-chamber or three-vessel, by repositioning the reference dot.

This format can be displayed using grayscale, colour Doppler, or power Doppler. Doppler settings further enhance the view by showing blood flow through the heart's chambers and valves.

4D Ultrasound

While 3D ultrasound provides static images of fetal structures and internal anatomy, 4D ultrasound offers live-streaming video, capturing the movement of features like the fetal heart wall, valves, and blood flow through vessels.

In essence, 4D ultrasound is a live-motion version of 3D imaging. It can be achieved with either a 2D transducer that rapidly acquires 20-30 volumes or a matrix array using a 3D transducer.

Like 3D ultrasound, 4D imaging shares similar advantages but adds the ability to observe the motion of moving organs in real-time. Although the clinical applications of 4D ultrasound are still being explored, it is currently most commonly used to create fetal keepsake videos. However, this use is discouraged by many medical watchdogs due to concerns about safety. Many unregulated centres offer these videos as "entertainment ultrasounds," which goes against the "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" (ALARA) principle in medical imaging.

Some potential risks associated with non-medical use of 4D ultrasounds include:

• The use of higher-than-recommended ultrasound energy levels, which may pose risks to the foetus.
• Prolonged ultrasound sessions.
• Untrained or uncertified operators, leading to missed or inadequate diagnoses, as there are no legal certification requirements for such operators.

Advantages of 3D/4D ultrasound

• Shorter time for fetal heart screening and diagnosis.
• Volume data storage for screening, expert review, remote diagnosis in remote areas, and teaching.
• Enhanced parental bonding with the baby.
• Healthier behaviour during pregnancy as a result of seeing the baby in real-time and in 3D.
• More support by the father after visualising the baby’s form and movement.
• Possibly more accurate identification of fetal anomalies, particularly those involving the face, heart, limbs, neural tube, and skeleton.
• In addition, these advanced ultrasound techniques share the benefits of 2D ultrasound, namely:
• Assessment of fetal growth.
• Evaluation of fetal well-being.
• Placental localisation and assessment.
• Seeing and hearing the fetal heartbeat.
• Capturing images of the baby, which bonds the family and friends with the baby before birth.

Disadvantages of 3D/4D ultrasound

• Expensive machinery.
• Longer training required to operate.
• Volume data acquired may be lower-quality in the presence of fetal movements of any kind, which will affect all later planes of viewing.
• If the fetal spine is not at the bottom of the scanned field, sound shadows may hinder the view.

 This is the perfect time to work, with a strong demand for skilled professionals. By choosing MedicsPro, you'll have access to a wide range of opportunities and competitive pay rates.

Key Benefits:

•   Access to a Wide Range of Opportunities: MedicsPro offers a broad selection of locum and permanent positions across various medical specialties.
•   Competitive Pay Rates: The agency provides highly competitive pay rates to ensure you’re well-compensated for your skills and experience.
•   Flexible Work Options: With locum and permanent roles available, you can choose work that suits your schedule and lifestyle, offering greater work-life balance.
•   Dedicated Support: MedicsPro offers personalised support from a team of experienced recruitment consultants who are there to guide you through the job search process.
•  Exclusive Roles: Many of the positions available through MedicsPro are exclusive, giving you access to roles that may not be advertised elsewhere.
•   Ongoing Training and Development: The agency provides opportunities for continuing professional development, helping you stay current with industry standards and enhance your career prospects.
•   Fast and Efficient Recruitment Process: MedicsPro ensures a smooth and streamlined recruitment process, minimising the time it takes for you to secure your next role.
•   Nationwide and International Opportunities: Whether you're looking for work in the NHS, private sector, or overseas, MedicsPro offers positions across the UK and beyond.