Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.

• Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.

Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

• Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.

Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

• Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

• Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.
• Position patients for treatment or examination.

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.

• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.

• Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.

Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.

• Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
• Position patients for treatment or examination.
• Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.

• Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.

• Gather medical information from patient histories.
• Record patient medical histories.

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.

• Record patient medical histories.

Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.

• Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.

• Process x-rays or other medical images.
• Prepare official health documents or records.

Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
• Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.

Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.

• Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Clean medical equipment or facilities.
• Repair medical facility equipment.

Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.

• Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
• Maintain medical facility records.
• Perform clerical work in medical settings.

Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.

Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.

• Train medical providers.
• Supervise patient care personnel.

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).

• Treat medical emergencies.
• Implement advanced life support techniques.

Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.

• Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
• Order medical supplies or equipment.

Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.

• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.