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Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. (O'Net 29-2032.00)
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Cardiac Sonographer,
Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer,
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer,
Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician),
Registered Diagnonstic Medical Sonographer (RDMS),
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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Career Video
for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
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| May 2009 |
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| Vermont |
$30.72 |
$31.14 |
$27.03 -
$35.92
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$ 63,890 |
$ 64,780 |
$ 56,230 -
$ 74,710
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| Burlington-South Burlington MSA |
$30.38 |
$31.12 |
$26.63 -
$36.15
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$ 63,200 |
$ 64,730 |
$ 55,400 -
$ 75,200
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
$32.30 |
$32.57 |
$28.28 -
$37.80
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$ 67,190 |
$ 67,750 |
$ 58,820 -
$ 78,630
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| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
$29.66 |
$29.89 |
$27.01 -
$32.44
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$ 61,680 |
$ 62,160 |
$ 56,190 -
$ 67,470
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released June 2010. |
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Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. |
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Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. |
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Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape and composition of blood, organs, tissues and bodily masses such as fluid accumulations. |
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Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. |
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Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. |
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Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring them to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning them properly. |
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Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. |
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Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results and information from physical examinations. |
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Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings. |
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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. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers updated June 2008 |
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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