Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
O*NET Code: 29-2032.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
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💼 Also Known As
Cardiac SonographerCardiovascular SonographerDiagnostic Medical SonographerEcho Sonographer (Echocardiograph Sonographer)Echo Tech (Echocardiographic Technician)Echocardiogram TechnicianEchocardiographerEchocardiographic TechnologistEchocardiography TechnicianEchocardiology TechnologistMedical SonographerPolysomnographic TechnicianPolysomnographic TechnologistRegistered Diagnostic Cardiac SonographerRegistered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)Sonogram TechnicianSonographerSonography TechnicianStaff SonographerTravel OB Ultrasound Tech (Travel Obstetrics Ultrasound Technician)
⚡ Skills (19)
Active Listening4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Active Learning3/100
Time Management3/100
Writing3/100
Science3/100
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🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
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🔥eClinicalWorks EHR software
Medical software
0Calendar and scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Medical procedure coding software
Medical software
0Patient medical record software
Medical software
0Spreadsheet software
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0Word processing software
Word processing software
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Challenging (0% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (0)
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