Tech or doc - which is better for ultrasound? i've got a high risk pregnancy, and everything's going fine so far, but sometimes my doctor does an ultrasound and sometimes it's a tech. should i ask that only one of them do it each time? i'm not really wo

In : In general, ultrasound technologists have more experience using the ultrasound machine to obtain the best images possible. In general, it is best to have the person with the most experienced obtaining the images, and this is usually the ultrasound technologist. A radiologist or occasionally an obstetrician always analyze every image obtained by the ultrasound technologist. If there are any questions about any of the images, the physician will usually return and image the patient along with the technologist to clarify any of the findings in question. The radiologist or obstetrician uses their clinical background and the appearance of the ultrasound images to identify any areas of concern. The ultrasound technologist and the radiologist form a highly qualified team to ensure that you receive the best service possible.

Doctors: Doctor is responsible to evaluate u/s results and make decision. Tech does technical job for the doctor.

It's a team: At most centers, the tech and the doctor work together on ultrasounds. When the tech does the scan, a doctor reviews all the images to make sure things are progressing normally.