Sonographers

What the job involves

• Receives referrals to perform medical imaging
• Determines appropriate equipment to use, and selects appropriate equipment settings to provide the diagnostic information requested by medical practitioners
• Calculates details of procedures such as length and intensity of exposure and settings of recording equipment
• Explains procedures to patients and answers their queries about processes
• Ensures patient's welfare during procedures
• Positions patients, screens and equipment preparatory to procedures
• Decides if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and selects images to show medical practitioners
• Conveys findings of procedures to medical practitioners

Key values of workers in Sonographers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Sonographers

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.