What You Need to Know About Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Position Description: Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
A Day in the Life of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
- Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
- 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.
- Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
- Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
- 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).
Important Skills:
- Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary
The typical yearly salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is somewhere between $51,430 and $100,480.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers who work in Hawaii, Alaska, or California make the highest salaries.
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