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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Job Description, Duties, Education, Skills, Salary, & Growth

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer


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Job Description

 

Diagnostic medical sonographers are ultra sound professionals, qualified through professional credentials and clinical experience, who offer patients diagnostic imaging services. 

Most people think pregnancy when they consider sonography. Sound waves are used to generate images that allow assessment and diagnostic medical conditions.

These sound waves are what allow a fetus to be seen in the womb.

This technology, however, is used in other diagnostics and treatments of diseases of the heart and blood vessels, abdomen, and breast.

It is also vital in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems and in monitoring of brain hemorrhaging and lung development in premature infants. 

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Responsibilities

 

Diagnostic medical sonographers work with patients from the moment they enter the hospital's ultrasound department, inquiring with them about their reason for being there and determining the proper course of action.

After obtaining a sufficient medical history of the patient, sonographers work to make the correct diagnosis before moving forward.

Sonographers employ all forms of imaging, not only ultrasound, including MRI, x-ray, CAT scans and nuclear medicine.

They are also ultimately responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sonographic laboratory, maintenance of sonographic equipment, maintaining patient schedules, quality assessments, and working to ensure the laboratory accreditation is upheld.

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Skills

 

Diagnostic medical sonographers must be able to effectively operate and maintain sonographic equipment, evaluate sonograms, and integrate laboratory results, patient histories, and medical records to come to an accurate diagnosis. 

Sonographers must be able to independently find the problems they're searching for and clearly communicate any findings to the attending physician or team of health care professionals.

They should also aim to forge strong connections with their team and patients and act quickly in emergency situations.

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Working Conditions

 

Diagnostic medical sonographers work a 35 - 40 hour work week, with most averaging around 37 total. They typically work in the Ultrasound Department of the hospital they're employed with and face-to-face with patients, gathering histories and working to diagnose ailments. 

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Salary Outlook

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary
$63,418 25th Percentile
$69,794 50th Percentile
$76,796 75th Percentile
$30.49 Hourly
$33.55 Hourly
$36.92 Hourly
Estimated Annual Salary Average Hourly Wage Positions Nationwide
$68,390.00 $32.88 61,000

Resources

 

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)

American Society of Echocardiograph (ASE)

Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU)

Title Company Location Posted
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Magruder Hospital Port Clinton, OH 02.15.2019
We have one part-time opening in our Imaging Department for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer . The position performs general ultrasound , vascular, and echocardiography examinations according to established protocol. Candidate must be willing to...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Magruder Hospital Port Clinton, OH 02.15.2019
We have one full-time opening in our Imaging Department for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer . The position performs general ultrasound , vascular, and echocardiography examinations according to established protocol. Candidate must be willing to...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology MaineHealth Portland, ME 02.15.2019
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: per diem Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details:...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology Ultrasound MaineHealth Portland, ME 02.15.2019
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Evening Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position...
Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonographer Tri-County Health Care Wadena, MN 01.07.2019
At Tri-County Health Care we believe in fostering a positive workplace culture and bringing employees together for a common goal: delivering high-quality health care.   We are currently looking for a Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology Ultrasound Salary MaineHealth Portland, ME 02.15.2019
Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Night Shift Full/Part Time: 36 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position...
Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical / Ultrasonographer Park Nicollet Health Services St. Louis Park, MN 02.05.2019
Performs high quality and accurate diagnostic ultrasound images. Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Maintains ultrasound equipment in optimum working condition . Applies knowledge of...
PRN Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Lee Health Fort Myers, FL 02.15.2019
PRN Ultrasound "As needed" $29.00 per/hr+ $1.50 evening shift differential. Join our outstanding imaging team at Healthpark Medical Center Lee Health Performs all diagnostic ultrasound procedures fixed and mobile according to...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Performs appropriate ultrasound procedures and records anatomical...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Outpatient Diagnostic (Wage University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Performs appropriate ultrasound procedures and records anatomical...
PRN Diagnostic Vascular Medical Sonographer Lee Health Fort Myers, FL 02.15.2019
Performs all diagnostic ultrasound/vascular procedures fixed and mobile according to the policy and procedures that are provided by the department. Assists the radiologist with designated diagnostic exams. Interacts with medical staff and other...
Sonographer VCU Health System Richmond, VA 02.15.2019
Overview VCU Health System's Department of Radiology is seeking an experienced PRN (hourly) Sonographer to become a part of our supplemental staffing team. Eligible candidates will receive a supplemental staffing pay differential added to...
Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Women's Services- Fetal Care Center University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
Serves as the Lead QA or Educational Sonographer for a Sonography Unit. Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures....
Sonographer VCU Health System Richmond, VA 02.15.2019
VCU Health System's Noninvasive Cardiology is seeking a full time Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Urology Clinic (wage, PRN) University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, VA 02.15.2019
This position is wage and will only work as needed to cover staffing vacancies, vacations, and call-outs. Clinic hours are M-F, 8A-5P. Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician...
  1. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Port Clinton, OH Magruder Hospital
    We have one part-time opening in our Imaging Department for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer . The position performs general ultrasound , vascular, and echocardiography examinations according to established protocol. Candidate must be willing to...
  2. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Port Clinton, OH Magruder Hospital
    We have one full-time opening in our Imaging Department for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer . The position performs general ultrasound , vascular, and echocardiography examinations according to established protocol. Candidate must be willing to...
  3. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology Portland, ME MaineHealth
    Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Per Diem Shift: Flexible (As Needed) Full/Part Time: per diem Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details:...
  4. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology Ultrasound Portland, ME MaineHealth
    Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Evening Shift Full/Part Time: 40 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position...
  5. Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonographer Wadena, MN Tri-County Health Care
    At Tri-County Health Care we believe in fostering a positive workplace culture and bringing employees together for a common goal: delivering high-quality health care.   We are currently looking for a Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac...
  6. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer-Radiology Ultrasound Salary Portland, ME MaineHealth
    Maine Medical Center Department: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center/Radiology Ultrasound Salary Std Hrs/Wk: Full Time Shift: Night Shift Full/Part Time: 36 Apply Internal Apply Create Job Alert Add to Cart Job Details: Position...
  7. Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical / Ultrasonographer St. Louis Park, MN Park Nicollet Health Services
    Performs high quality and accurate diagnostic ultrasound images. Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Maintains ultrasound equipment in optimum working condition . Applies knowledge of...
  8. PRN Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fort Myers, FL Lee Health
    PRN Ultrasound "As needed" $29.00 per/hr+ $1.50 evening shift differential. Join our outstanding imaging team at Healthpark Medical Center Lee Health Performs all diagnostic ultrasound procedures fixed and mobile according to...
  9. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Performs appropriate ultrasound procedures and records anatomical...
  10. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Outpatient Diagnostic (Wage Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Performs appropriate ultrasound procedures and records anatomical...
  11. PRN Diagnostic Vascular Medical Sonographer Fort Myers, FL Lee Health
    Performs all diagnostic ultrasound/vascular procedures fixed and mobile according to the policy and procedures that are provided by the department. Assists the radiologist with designated diagnostic exams. Interacts with medical staff and other...
  12. Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
    Overview VCU Health System's Department of Radiology is seeking an experienced PRN (hourly) Sonographer to become a part of our supplemental staffing team. Eligible candidates will receive a supplemental staffing pay differential added to...
  13. Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer- Women's Services- Fetal Care Center Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    Serves as the Lead QA or Educational Sonographer for a Sonography Unit. Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures....
  14. Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
    VCU Health System's Noninvasive Cardiology is seeking a full time Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic...
  15. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Urology Clinic (wage, PRN) Charlottesville, Vi University of Virginia Health System
    This position is wage and will only work as needed to cover staffing vacancies, vacations, and call-outs. Clinic hours are M-F, 8A-5P. Responsible for providing patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician...

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