[Core] [116% incumbents] Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
  DWAs: Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  DWAs: Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  DWAs: Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  DWAs: Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | Position patients for treatment or examination.

[Core] [116% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  DWAs: Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
  DWAs: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | Position patients for treatment or examination. | Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
  DWAs: Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
  DWAs: Gather medical information from patient histories. | Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [116% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Record patient medical histories.

[Core] [116% incumbents] Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
  DWAs: Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | Clean medical equipment or facilities. | Repair medical facility equipment.

[Core] [116% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Obtain written authorization to perform activities. | Prepare accident or incident reports.

[Supplemental] [116% incumbents] Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
  DWAs: Process x-rays or other medical images. | Prepare official health documents or records.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
  DWAs: Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
  DWAs: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.

[Core] [115% incumbents] Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | Maintain medical facility records. | Perform clerical work in medical settings.

[Supplemental] [115% incumbents] Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
  DWAs: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
  DWAs: Train medical providers. | Supervise patient care personnel.

[Core] [114% incumbents] 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).
  DWAs: Treat medical emergencies. | Implement advanced life support techniques.

[Core] [114% incumbents] Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
  DWAs: Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Order medical supplies or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.55 lvl:5.58) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:4.07 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:3.71 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.59 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:3.33 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.25 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.23 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.18 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.95 lvl:2.54) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.89 lvl:3.17) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Biology (imp:2.84 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.51 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:2.48 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.47 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.43 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.32 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Mechanical (imp:2.30 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.22 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:2.20 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Telecommunications (imp:2.19 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.18 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Chemistry (imp:2.18 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Law and Government (imp:2.14 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Production and Processing (imp:1.77 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:1.64 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Geography (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.60 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.58 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  History and Archeology (imp:1.49 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.40 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.28 lvl:4.71) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.55) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.15 lvl:5.54) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.12 lvl:4.28) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.08 lvl:4.67) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:3.98 lvl:3.52) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.93 lvl:4.13) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.85 lvl:4.23) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.78 lvl:3.75) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.77 lvl:4.51) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.76 lvl:4.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.74 lvl:4.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.69 lvl:3.98) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.67 lvl:4.79) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.62 lvl:3.97) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Processing Information (imp:3.62 lvl:4.46) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.60 lvl:3.56) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.54 lvl:4.01) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.40 lvl:4.30) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.32 lvl:4.25) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.31 lvl:3.37) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.18 lvl:3.23) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.13 lvl:3.18) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.22) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.09 lvl:3.09) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.06 lvl:2.55) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.15) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.02 lvl:3.23) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.99 lvl:2.99) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.99 lvl:2.96) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.98 lvl:2.98) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.79 lvl:2.01) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.72 lvl:2.17) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.69) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.63 lvl:2.45) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.60 lvl:2.79) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.29 lvl:1.53) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.15 lvl:1.56) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.08 lvl:1.34) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.85 lvl:1.38) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.79 lvl:1.18) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Empathy (imp:1.95) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.77) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.52) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.29) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:1.22) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:1.07) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.01) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.36) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 90,160
  annual_median    : $96,590
  annual_pct10     : $67,820
  annual_pct25     : $80,430
  annual_pct75     : $106,930
  annual_pct90     : $129,370
  annual_mean      : $97,240
  hourly_median    : $46.44

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($128,530)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($38,090)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.374x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   87,070  median: $  96,410
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,730  median: $ 100,350
  Educational Services                     emp:      840  median: $ 102,660
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      180  median: $ 102,980
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      120  median: $  78,720

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   87,070  median: $  96,410
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,730  median: $ 100,350
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  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      180  median: $ 102,980
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matched_title      : Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is a nonprofit professional association, representing over 24,000 sonographers and sonography student members across all fifty U.S. states and forty-eight countries, as of 2022. SDMS hosts an annual conference for sonographers and publishes a bi-monthly journal, the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The SDMS provides its membership with a comprehensive array of continuing medical education activities, information, and products reflecting all of the sonography specialty areas, including:

Abdominal Sonography
Adult Cardiac Sonography
Breast Sonography
Fetal Cardiac Sonography
Musculoskeletal Sonography
Neurosonology
OB/Gyn Sonography
Pediatric Cardiac Sonography
Point-of-Care Sonography
Physician Vascular Interpretation
Vascular Sonography
Veterinary Sonography
The association has a broad advocacy program focused on legislative and regulatory initiatives designed to support sonographers and quality control standards for sonography services provided to patients by the SDMS membership. The SDMS publishes resources related to the practice of diagnostic medical sonography, including the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, the Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control in Sonography, and the Industry Standards for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Sonography.


== History and Affiliations ==
The SDMS was incorporated in 1970 in the State of Washington and is registered with the Texas Secretary of State as a foreign corporation operating in Plano, Texas. The SDMS is recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as an exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(6). The SDMS is affiliated with another nonprofit organizations - the SDMS Foundation, which is recognized by the US Internal Revenue Service as an exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) as a public charity (offering grants, scholarships, education, research, and international assistance programs).


== References ==


== External links ==
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Foundation
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Sonographer (similarity: 0.5238)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonographer
  QID: Q11251722
  Extract: A sonographer is an allied healthcare professional who specializes in the use of ultrasonic imaging devices to produce diagnostic images, scans, videos or three-dimensional volumes of anatomy and diagnostic data. The requirements for clinical practice vary greatly by country. Sonography requires spe

  Title: Medical ultrasound (similarity: 0.4490)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_ultrasound
  QID: Q234904
  Extract: Medical ultrasound includes diagnostic techniques using ultrasound, as well as therapeutic applications of ultrasound. In diagnosis, it is used to create an image of internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs, to measure some characteristics or to g

  Title: Radiographer (similarity: 0.4651)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiographer
  QID: Q2294052
  Extract: Radiographers are healthcare professionals who perform medical imaging and radiation therapy. Medical imaging is used for the diagnosis of pathology, while radiation therapy is used for treatment.

  Title: RDMS (similarity: 0.1143)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDMS
  QID: Q7276239
  Extract: RDMS may refer to:Relational database management system 
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, a credential imparted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  Title: Cardiovascular technologist (similarity: 0.2414)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular_technologist
  QID: Q5038747
  Extract: 

A cardiovascular technician, also known as a vascular technician, is health professional that deal with the circulatory system.

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wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match references the professional organization representing over 24,000 sonographers, confirming the occupation's established professional status and scope. This organization provides continuing education and publishes the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, indicating active professional development in the field.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are specialized healthcare professionals who use ultrasonic imaging equipment to capture internal body images for physician diagnosis. They operate sophisticated ultrasound machines to produce real-time images of organs, tissues, blood flow, and developing fetuses, requiring both technical expertise and patient care skills. These allied health professionals play a critical role in medical diagnosis by providing physicians with high-quality sonographic images and technical summaries of their findings.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A diagnostic medical sonographer begins each day by reviewing patient schedules and preparing ultrasound equipment for various examinations. They explain procedures to patients, position them properly on examination tables, and apply ultrasonic gel to ensure optimal image quality. Throughout each scan, they monitor the display screen continuously, adjusting equipment settings and patient positioning to capture the clearest diagnostic images of internal structures. They carefully select which images to include in the final study, identifying differences between healthy and pathological areas. After completing examinations, they document findings and provide both digital images and written technical summaries to physicians for diagnostic interpretation. Patient care remains paramount throughout, as they monitor patient comfort and safety during procedures.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful diagnostic medical sonographers combine strong technical aptitude with exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail. They excel at active listening and communication, as they must explain complex procedures to anxious patients while gathering accurate medical histories. These professionals possess keen observational skills and visual acuity, essential for distinguishing subtle differences in ultrasonic images that may indicate pathology. They demonstrate remarkable dependability and integrity, given the critical nature of their diagnostic contributions to patient care. Those who thrive typically enjoy both the technological aspects of operating sophisticated imaging equipment and the human connection involved in direct patient care.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into diagnostic medical sonography typically requires completion of an accredited sonography program, with 47.1% of professionals holding associate's degrees and 19.3% completing post-secondary certificates. These programs combine classroom instruction in anatomy, physics, and medical terminology with extensive hands-on clinical training in ultrasound techniques. Many programs require prerequisite courses in mathematics and science, and some prefer candidates with prior healthcare experience. Professional certification through organizations like the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is highly valued by employers and often required for employment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Diagnostic medical sonographers can advance their careers through specialization in areas such as cardiac sonography, vascular technology, or obstetrics and gynecology sonography. Experienced professionals may move into supervisory roles, managing sonography departments or training new technologists. Some pursue additional education to become radiologic technologists or advance into healthcare administration roles. The strong technical foundation also provides pathways into medical equipment sales, applications training for ultrasound manufacturers, or roles in medical imaging research and development.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The diagnostic medical sonography field offers strong employment prospects with a median annual wage of $96,590 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $67,820 to $129,370 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. With 90,160 professionals currently employed, the field shows robust demand driven by an aging population requiring increased diagnostic imaging services. Geographic wage variation is significant, with California offering the highest compensation at $128,530 compared to Puerto Rico at $38,090, representing a 3.37x ratio. The vast majority of positions (96.6%) are concentrated in healthcare and social assistance settings, providing stable employment opportunities. Limited supply of qualified professionals relative to growing demand creates favorable market conditions for job seekers.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Diagnostic medical sonography faces moderate automation risk due to advances in AI-assisted imaging analysis and automated measurement tools. However, the profession's emphasis on patient interaction, real-time decision-making about scan extent, and complex anatomical interpretation provides substantial protection from full automation. The critical importance of patient positioning, equipment adjustment based on individual anatomy, and the need for human judgment in identifying pathological variations ensures continued demand for skilled sonographers working alongside increasingly sophisticated imaging technology.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical importance levels for Active Listening (3.9), Critical Thinking (3.5), and Working with Computers (4.0) work activities.
    data: Active Listening imp:3.9
    data: Critical Thinking imp:3.5
    data: Working with Computers imp:4.0
    data: Medical imaging specialization
  [riasec_cluster] Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (29-2031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Realistic (R:5.87) and Conventional (C:5.05) work preferences, indicating shared aptitude for technical equipment operation and systematic procedures.
    data: RIASEC R:5.87
    data: RIASEC C:5.05
    data: Medical equipment operation
    data: Diagnostic procedures
  [task_similarity] Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating diagnostic imaging equipment, positioning patients for examinations, and communicating technical findings to physicians for diagnosis.
    data: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment
    data: Position patients for examination
    data: Communicate findings to physicians
    data: Job Zone 3
  [knowledge_overlap] Nuclear Medicine Technologists (29-2033.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both professions require substantial knowledge in Physics (imp:3.7) and Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.6) for effective diagnostic imaging performance.
    data: Physics knowledge imp:3.7
    data: Medicine and Dentistry imp:3.6
    data: Healthcare diagnostic imaging
    data: Patient care protocols
  [wage_band] Radiation Therapists (29-1124.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within similar healthcare diagnostic wage ranges and require Job Zone 3 preparation with comparable technical equipment responsibilities.
    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: Healthcare sector employment
    data: Technical equipment operation
    data: Median wage $96,590
  [transferable_skill] Surgical Technologists (29-2055.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Service Orientation (imp:3.1) and Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.8) as key transferable skills for effective patient interaction.
    data: Service Orientation imp:3.1
    data: Social Perceptiveness imp:3.8
    data: Direct patient care
    data: Healthcare team collaboration

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  exclude_keywords : ['radiologic', 'nuclear medicine', 'radiation therapy', 'surgical technologist', 'MRI']
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