How do they match: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Echocardiogram Technician
  • Echocardiographic Technician
  • Echocardiography Technician
  • Polysomnographic Technician
  • Sonogram Technician
  • Sonography Technician
  • Ultra Sound Technician
  • Ultrasound Technician
  • Vascular Ultrasound Technician

  • 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.
  • Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  • Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
  • 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.
  • Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
  • Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

  • Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Implement advanced life support techniques.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
  • Position patients for treatment or examination.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
  • Supervise patient care personnel.