Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Go Back to List Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Calendar and scheduling software

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

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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Knowledge
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $98,579.00 $47.39  $37.13  $39.95 - $51.99  Bridgeport/Stamford $99,212.00 $47.70  $38.98  $41.60 - $51.99  Danbury $116,128.00 $55.84  $44.72  $48.60 - $63.48  Hartford $97,582.00 $46.92  $36.74  $39.10 - $52.79  New Haven $96,689.00 $46.48  $36.70  $39.22 - $50.69  New London/Norwich $102,982.00 $49.51  $33.77  $37.70 - $65.75  Waterbury $95,557.00 $45.94  $36.92  $40.55 - $50.18  Torrington $94,072.00 $45.22  $37.44  $40.04 - $48.79

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   96   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow faster than average, but the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities.

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