Brad Davis, BS, RVT, RCS

Vascular Sonography

I’m a local guy – I graduated from Rock Bridge High School, then continued my education at the University of Missouri where I graduated from the Ultrasound Program in 2005. I am blessed to be married to my beautiful wife, Katie. We share our home with our 3 teenage sons – Zeke, 19, Luke, 17, and 15-yearold Jake – plus several pets.

Why did you get into the health care field?

I have always enjoyed helping others. I knew early on in life that I could accomplish this in a healthcare setting.

What interested you in your particular specialty?

Ultrasound is unique in that it is extremely operator-dependent – this means that radiologists who interpret the results rely on the images I take. I enjoy the challenge of figuring out where the different pathologies lie and to what severity they exist.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I had a patient smile and tell me the other day that it was a true joy to come to our clinic. This would not be accomplished without the hard work of our dedicated team. The most rewarding part of my job is being able to work with such a great team to improve the health and happiness of the people within our community.

What is the most challenging aspect of your job?

There is definitely a routine and many redundancies within the job. The challenge is to always remain engaged and present with whoever you come in contact with. Even the simplest of exchanges can have a big impact on someone’s day.

What has changed in your field since you started practicing?

The user friendliness and overall image quality of the machines we use now are superior compared to the machines we used when I started in the field 20 years ago. Oh, and the paper charts have disappeared.

What do you see changing in the next 5 to 10 years?

We are starting to see this a little bit even now, but I envision that AI will play a bigger role in the image acquisition process.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Watching my boys participate on their respective sports teams. Coaching basketball, playing basketball, pickleball, golf, hunting, fishing, traveling, and gardening also make the list.

What advice would you give someone looking to become a sonographer?

Lean into your strength. Put whatever makes you great on display. A strong liking for physics wouldn’t hurt, either!