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description Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.	details Currently Employed: 1,510 Projected Annual Job Openings: 140 Typical Hourly Wage: $39.37 - $50.31 Typical Annual Salary: $81,880 - $104,650 See Job Listings (62) Find Businesses	typical training Typical education needed for entry:Associate's degree Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:No work experience Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:No on-the-job training Find Training
typical job duties 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. Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings. Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations. 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.	tools & technology Tools: Blood pressure cuff kits Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use Medical ultrasound or doppler or echocardiograph monitors Medical ultrasound or doppler or echocardiograph transducer Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echocardiograph or echocardiograph units for general diagnostic use Technology: Calendar and scheduling software Data base user interface and query software Electronic mail software Medical software Spreadsheet software	more info Explore Careers Salary Info Resumes + Applications Employer Research