# Diagnostic Medical Sonographers > Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists. - Code: 29-2032.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-2032) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (18 core and 2 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-2032.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-2032.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. Core task · Task 432 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 2. Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. Core task · Task 433 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 3. Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. Core task · Task 434 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 4. Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. Core task · Task 436 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 5. 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. Core task · Task 435 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 6. Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas. Core task · Task 431 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 7. Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly. Core task · Task 440 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 8. Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings. Core task · Task 437 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 9. Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations. Core task · Task 439 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 10. 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. Core task · Task 443 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 11. Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment. Core task · Task 441 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2013 12. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures. Core task · Task 442 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2013 13. Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary. Core task · Task 447 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 14. Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images. Core task · Task 448 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, July 2013 15. 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. Core task · Task 444 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 16. Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers. Core task · Task 445 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2013 17. 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). Core task · Task 449 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2013 18. Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary. Core task · Task 446 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, July 2013 19. Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation. Supplemental task · Task 438 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, July 2013 20. Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures. 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