Low to No Risk

13

Moderate Risk

0

High Risk

5

Extreme Risk

2

• 1.2Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
• 2.2Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
• 1.5Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
• 1.2Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
• 1.8Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
• 2Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
• 1.4Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
• 1.2Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
• 1.7Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
• 0.5Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
• 0.3Perform 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.
• 1.3Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
• 0.2Perform 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).

35.0% of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics