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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
Other names for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers:
Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician), Registered Diagnonstic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Sonographer, Ultra Sound Technician, Ultrasonic Tester, Ultrasonographer, Ultrasound Technican, Ultrasound Technician, Ultrasound Technologist, Ultrasound Tester,
What do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers do?
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
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 and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Coordinate work with physicians and other health care team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
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 legal and ethical duties including preparing safety and accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, and reporting symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Clean, check and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling exams and special procedures, keeping records and archiving computerized images.
Perform medical procedures such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, and giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
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Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo transducers or accessories
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo monitors
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo monitors
Hypodermic needles
Medical x ray apparatus filters
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo three dimensional components
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Cardiac ultrasound or doppler or echo units or cardioscopes
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Desktop computers
Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo transducers or accessories
Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
Intravenous tubing with catheter administration kits
Lancets
Medical radiological shielding freestanding or portable screens
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo printers
Notebook computers
Personal computers
Hazardous material protective apparel
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Body plethysmographs
Safety glasses
Medical ultrasound or doppler or pulse echo or echography units for general diagnostic use
Protective gloves
Medical radiological positioning aids for general radiological use
Blood pressure cuff kits
Tablet computers
Technology used
Word processing software
Calendar and scheduling software
Spreadsheet software
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Electronic mail software
