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- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, and Flexibility of Closure. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and Physics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Assisting and Caring for Others
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Documenting/Recording Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Training and Teaching Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing and Building Teams
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Control Precision
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Extent Flexibility
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Information Ordering
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Deductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Speech Recognition
Selective Attention
Visualization
Depth Perception
Manual Dexterity
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Multilimb Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity
Time Sharing
Originality
Response Orientation
Static Strength
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Stamina
Auditory Attention
Wrist-Finger Speed
Reaction Time
Gross Body Coordination
Dynamic Strength
Rate Control
Speed of Limb Movement
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Investigative
Social
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Medicine and Dentistry
Physics
Psychology
English Language
Education and Training
Mathematics
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Biology
Chemistry
Public Safety and Security
Administration and Management
Philosophy and Theology
Mechanical
Sociology and Anthropology
Engineering and Technology
Personnel and Human Resources
Foreign Language
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Therapy and Counseling
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Massachusetts
$79,990
Oregon
$79,880
Washington
$78,070
Hawaii
$77,770
California
$77,750
Colorado
$75,250
Wisconsin
$75,220
Alaska
$74,310
Arizona
$74,000
Connecticut
$72,850
New Hampshire
$72,690
Rhode Island
$72,090
District of Columbia
$71,390
Nevada
$71,290
Maryland
$70,510
Illinois
$70,480
Vermont
$68,670
Minnesota
$68,650
New Jersey
$68,260
Montana
$67,220
New Mexico
$66,500
Maine
$66,140
Utah
$65,580
New York
$65,500
Delaware
$64,960
Kansas
$64,810
Virginia
$64,730
Missouri
$63,750
Idaho
$63,420
Texas
$62,570
Indiana
$62,500
Nebraska
$62,140
North Dakota
$62,070
North Carolina
$60,610
Wyoming
$59,680
Pennsylvania
$59,010
Georgia
$58,550
Ohio
$57,830
Iowa
$57,570
Florida
$57,530
South Carolina
$57,510
Oklahoma
$57,090
Arkansas
$57,050
Kentucky
$57,040
Michigan
$56,510
Louisiana
$55,250
Tennessee
$55,070
West Virginia
$52,550
Mississippi
$52,400
Alabama
$50,450
South Dakota
$50,170
Puerto Rico
$24,820
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Instructing
Writing
Active Learning
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Science
Operation Monitoring
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Time Management
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Equipment Selection
Negotiation
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Repairing
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Self Control
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Independence
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Innovation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Work With Work Group or Team
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Consequence of Error
Freedom to Make Decisions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
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.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
- Importance Supplemental-
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
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.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive 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.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
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.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
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.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
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 and information from physical examinations.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them 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.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
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.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
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.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them 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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
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.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
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.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them 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.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master