Skills Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Ontario

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

• Check ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation
• Prepare examination reports for physicians
• Observe and care for patients throughout examinations
• Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment
• Monitor examination to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
• Operate ultrasound imaging equipment to produce and record images

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.

• Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment
  • Controlling, monitoring, calibrating and adjusting precision instrumentation.

Service and Care

Taking care of the needs of people and animals.

• Serving Others
  • Assisting the public by answering questions, making recommendations, and providing information or support in response to requests.

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

• Supervising
  • Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

• Analyzing Information
  • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

• Professional Communicating
  • Preparing and delivering written, oral or visual material for the workplace that presents information.
• Teaching and Training
  • Facilitating the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

• Processing Information
  • Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

• Client Service
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

Health Services

Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.

• Medicine
  • Knowledge of body systems and processes and techniques to diagnose and treat human and animal injuries, diseases, conditions and deformities. This includes understanding treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care measures.