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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2032.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

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

What this job is about

Ensure accurate and safe diagnostic imaging for patients.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare patient for examination

    Explain the procedure, transfer the patient to the ultrasound table, and position them properly.

  2. 2

    Operate ultrasound equipment

    Use the ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the patient's organs and tissues.

  3. 3

    Adjust equipment settings

    Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain optimal imaging angles.

  4. 4

    Record and analyze findings

    Decide which images to include and provide a summary of technical findings to the physician.

  5. 5

    Maintain equipment and records

    Clean and check sonographic equipment, and maintain accurate patient records and sonographs.

Tools used in this work
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.