Description

Medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Diagnostic medical sonography instructor
• Medical sonographer
• Medical sonographers supervisor
• Registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS)
• Ultrasound technologist

Main Duties

• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
• Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to ultrasound equipment
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
• Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
• May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.

Workplaces

• Clinics
• Hospitals

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Critical Thinking
• Digital Literacy
• Equipment and Tool Selection

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Body Flexibility
• Categorization Flexibility
• Colour Perception
• Control of Settings

Personal Attributes

• Attention to Detail
• Concern for Others
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Social Orientation

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Source: OaSIS