How do they match: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Medical Sonographer
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Echocardiogram Technician
  • Echocardiographic Technician
  • Echocardiography Technician
  • Polysomnographic Technician
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Sonogram Technician
  • Sonography Technician
  • Ultra Sound Technician
  • Ultrasound Technician
  • Vascular Ultrasound Technician

  • Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

  • Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
  • Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
  • Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  • Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
  • Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
  • Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
  • Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, or giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
  • Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.

  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Repair medical facility equipment.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.