Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

Salary distribution

Where New Orleans diagnostic medical sonographers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.5 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  3.9 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Near Vision

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.

2. 02

   Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.

3. 03

   Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.

4. 04

   Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.

5. 05

   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.

6. 06

   Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.

7. 07

   Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.

8. 08

   Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.