Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: 
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $65,370.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 52 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 196 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.37 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 977 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 14.05 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Integrity
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Integrity
Oral Communication
Customer Service
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Intellectual Risk-taking
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Organization
Problem-solving
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Position patients for treatment or examination
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Position patients for treatment or examination
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems
Getting Information
Read operating, service, or repair manuals related to medical equipment
Gather medical information from patient histories
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect clinical data
Gather medical information from patient histories
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect clinical data
Analyzing Data or Information
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Analyze medical or health data
Take vital signs
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Analyze medical or health data
Take vital signs
Documenting/Recording Information
Prepare official health documents or records
Maintain medical facility records
Develop photographic media such as film, x-rays, or medical images
Record medical history
Maintain medical facility records
Develop photographic media such as film, x-rays, or medical images
Record medical history
Performing General Physical Activities
Transport ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Lift ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Clean medical equipment or facilities
Lift ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Clean medical equipment or facilities
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