Occupation information for

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Currently Employed: 83

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $24.88 - $37.48

Typical Annual Salary: $51,800 - $78,000

• Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
• Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• 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.
• Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
• Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
• Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
• Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.

• Lancets
• Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
• Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo monitors
• Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo transducers or accessories
• Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Medical software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software