O*NET Career Intelligence

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

SOC 29-2032.00

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Social Perceptiveness

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.5

Monitoring

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Time Management

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.5

English Language

4.1

Physics

3.7

Medicine and Dentistry

3.6

Clerical

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Psychology

3.2

Education and Training

3.2

Key Tasks

1Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.

2Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

3Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

4Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

5Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.

Also Known As

Cardiac Sonographer Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer Cardiovascular Sonographer Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician) Medical Sonographer Polysomnographic Technician Polysomnographic Technologist Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Tools & Equipment

3D sonography equipment A-Mode ultrasound machines Cardiac ultrasound equipment Color Doppler ultrasound equipment Continuous-wave ultrasound equipment