Occupational Employment Statistics
29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
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Northeast Minnesota
| 80 | 17 | $45.28/hr | $37.72/hr | $41.33/hr | $45.64/hr | $49.07/hr | $53.62/hr |
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Minnesota
| 1,510 | 146 | $48.33/hr | $40.04/hr | $43.66/hr | $49.30/hr | $51.64/hr | $54.18/hr |
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U S
| 86,460 | 1,383 | $45.12/hr | $31.57/hr | $38.07/hr | $43.56/hr | $50.53/hr | $60.06/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 50 | $46.60/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 1,460 | $49.30/hr |
- 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.
- Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
- 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.
- Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
- Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
- Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
- Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
- Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.