How do they match: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
  • Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
  • Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
  • 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).
  • Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
  • Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.

  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.