How do they match: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

  • Medical Sonographer
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

  • Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.

  • Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.
  • Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Gather medical information from patient histories.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare official health documents or records.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Process x-rays or other medical images.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Repair medical facility equipment.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.