Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images
• Supervise students in training
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Diagnostics

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available