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.

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

Sonographers also work with 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.

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.

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.

Salary Outlook

$63,418 25^th Percentile

$69,794 50^th Percentile

$76,796 75^th 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	Baptist Health Systems	Jackson, MS	06.21.2017
To utilize frequency sound waves to produce images and evaluate these images, other diagnostic techniques and related raw data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. Performs all other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	Parkview Health	Fort Wayne, IN	05.18.2017
Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technology in ultrasound (ARRT ultrasound) and obtain valid...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	Parkview Health	Fort Wayne, IN	05.18.2017
Associates Degree Must have an Associate of Science degree in a health care related field and completion of an approved ultrasound training program; OR successful completion of an approved two year ultrasound training program; OR an Associate of...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	Parkview Health	Fort Wayne, IN	05.18.2017
Are you interested in positions located in Columbia City, IN Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	Parkview Health	Fort Wayne, IN	05.18.2017
Associates Degree Are you interested in positions located in Kendallville, IN? Position will work at Parkview Noble in Kendallville, IN. Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American...
Cardiology Sonographer-Diagnostic Cardiology	UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital	Cedar Rapids, IA	12.14.2016
Cardiology Sonographer-Diagnostic Cardiology (Job ID: 20298) Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital FTE: 0.010000 Shift: As needed General Description: Cardiac Sonographer to perform quality, diagnostic echocardiograms on both adult and...
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)	Cape Cod Healthcare	Hyannis, MA	06.21.2017
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 450 physicians, 4,700 employees, and 1,100 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare operates two-acute care hospitals, the Cape's...
Sonographer	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	06.21.2017
VCU Health System's Noninvasive Cardiology is seeking a Full Time - Sonographer. Administers high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist...
Sonographer	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	06.21.2017
- Successful completion/graduate of a program required by job VCU Health System's Radiology - US Main is seeking a full time Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the...
Sonographer	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	06.21.2017
- Successful completion/graduate of a program required by job VCU Health System's NOW Radiology is seeking a PRN (hourly) Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the...
Sonographer	VCU Health System	Richmond, VA	06.21.2017
VCU Health System's Peripheral Vascular Lab is seeking a Full Time/Evening - Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other...
PRN Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Registered #921	Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	04.01.2017
Functioning within the Hospitals mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures the echocardiography technician performs echocardiograms, obtaining M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler images, stress echo images, and Tran esophageal echo images. S/he...
PRN Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Registered #921	Lima Memorial Health System	Lima, OH	04.01.2017
Functioning within the Hospitals mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures the echocardiography technician performs echocardiograms, obtaining M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler images, stress echo images, and Tran esophageal echo images. S/he...
Diag Medical Sonographer Ultrasound	Columbus Regional Health	Columbus, IN	06.06.2017
Weekend Option: Saturday & Sunday; 12 hr shifts; 7am-7:30pm; Provides health care services, applying sonic energy and Doppler technology to assist in diagnosis or treatment. The Vascular Technologist performs ultrasonic imaging and related...
Sonographer	Maple Grove Hospital	Maple Grove, MN	06.21.2017
The Sonographer uses sound (sonic) waves to capture images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. The Sonographer utilizes specialized equipment to take readings of the appropriate areas and angles as...

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jackson, MS Baptist Health Systems
To utilize frequency sound waves to produce images and evaluate these images, other diagnostic techniques and related raw data used by physicians to render a medical diagnosis. Performs all other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fort Wayne, IN Parkview Health
Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technology in ultrasound (ARRT ultrasound) and obtain valid...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fort Wayne, IN Parkview Health
Associates Degree Must have an Associate of Science degree in a health care related field and completion of an approved ultrasound training program; OR successful completion of an approved two year ultrasound training program; OR an Associate of...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fort Wayne, IN Parkview Health
Are you interested in positions located in Columbia City, IN Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic...
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fort Wayne, IN Parkview Health
Associates Degree Are you interested in positions located in Kendallville, IN? Position will work at Parkview Noble in Kendallville, IN. Satisfactory completion of formal technology training. Registered or registry eligible by American...
Cardiology Sonographer-Diagnostic Cardiology Cedar Rapids, IA UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital
Cardiology Sonographer-Diagnostic Cardiology (Job ID: 20298) Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital FTE: 0.010000 Shift: As needed General Description: Cardiac Sonographer to perform quality, diagnostic echocardiograms on both adult and...
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) Hyannis, MA Cape Cod Healthcare
Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 450 physicians, 4,700 employees, and 1,100 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare operates two-acute care hospitals, the Cape's...
Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
VCU Health System's Noninvasive Cardiology is seeking a Full Time - Sonographer. Administers high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for medical purposes. A Sonographer/Technologist...
Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
- Successful completion/graduate of a program required by job VCU Health System's Radiology - US Main is seeking a full time Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the...
Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
- Successful completion/graduate of a program required by job VCU Health System's NOW Radiology is seeking a PRN (hourly) Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the...
Sonographer Richmond, VA VCU Health System
VCU Health System's Peripheral Vascular Lab is seeking a Full Time/Evening - Sonographer. The practice of ultrasonography is performed by an ultrasound technologist responsible for the administration of high frequency sound waves and other...
PRN Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Registered #921 Lima, OH Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Hospitals mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures the echocardiography technician performs echocardiograms, obtaining M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler images, stress echo images, and Tran esophageal echo images. S/he...
PRN Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer-Registered #921 Lima, OH Lima Memorial Health System
Functioning within the Hospitals mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures the echocardiography technician performs echocardiograms, obtaining M-Mode, 2D, and Doppler images, stress echo images, and Tran esophageal echo images. S/he...
Diag Medical Sonographer Ultrasound Columbus, IN Columbus Regional Health
Weekend Option: Saturday & Sunday; 12 hr shifts; 7am-7:30pm; Provides health care services, applying sonic energy and Doppler technology to assist in diagnosis or treatment. The Vascular Technologist performs ultrasonic imaging and related...
Sonographer Maple Grove, MN Maple Grove Hospital
The Sonographer uses sound (sonic) waves to capture images of internal organs and tissues for the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. The Sonographer utilizes specialized equipment to take readings of the appropriate areas and angles as...