Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
31 alternate job titles:
Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Echo Sonographer (Echocardiograph Sonographer)
Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician)
Echocardiogram Technician
Echocardiographer
Echocardiographic Technologist
Echocardiography Technician
Echocardiology Technologist
Medical Sonographer
Polysomnographic Technician
Polysomnographic Technologist
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
Sonogram Technician
Sonographer
Sonography Technician
Staff Sonographer
Travel OB Ultrasound Tech (Travel Obstetrics Ultrasound Technician)
Travel Ultrasound Sonographer
Travel Ultrasound Technologist
Ultra Sound Technician
Ultrasonic Tester
Ultrasonographer
Ultrasound Technician (Ultrasound Tech)
Ultrasound Technologist (Ultrasound Tech)
Ultrasound Tester
Vascular Sonographer
Vascular Ultrasound Tech (Vascular Ultrasound Technician)
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist
Salary Information
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: $89,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Development |
| Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | General |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | General |
| Gather medical information from patient histories. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Obtain written authorization to perform activities. | General |
| Prepare accident or incident reports. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Repair medical facility equipment. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Implement advanced life support techniques. | General |
| Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Calendar and scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Patient medical record software | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Cardiac Interventional Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Certificate of Completion - Critical Care Ultrasonography | American College of Chest Physicians | Not Available |
| Certificate of Completion - Point-of-Care Ultrasound | American College of Chest Physicians | Not Available |
| Certified Diagnostic Ophthalmic Sonographer | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| Pediatric Sonography | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Registered Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Abdomen | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Breast | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Obstetrics and Gynecology | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Phlebology Sonographer | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Registered Radiologist Assistant | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Bone Densitometry | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Breast Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Mammography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Technologist - Vascular-Interventional Radiography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Vascular Technologist | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Vascular Technology | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered in Medical Sonography - Musculoskeletal | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography | Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement | Not Available |
| Sonography Principles and Instrumentation | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Vascular Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
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