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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.92)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.55)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.55)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.50)
  5. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.23)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.09)
  7. Listen - People (4.00)
  8. Use my brain - Data (3.89)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  10. Speak - People (3.88)
  11. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  13. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  14. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  15. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.54)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.54)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Speaking (3.88)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  5. Science (3.50)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  7. Monitoring (3.50)
  8. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Written Expression (3.62)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  6. Control Precision (3.62)
  7. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  9. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  10. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  11. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.92)
  2. Integrity (4.76)
  3. Self Control (4.56)
  4. Concern for Others (4.55)
  5. Cooperation (4.54)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.42)
  7. Dependability (4.34)
  8. Independence (4.31)
  9. Initiative (4.27)
  10. Persistence (4.09)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.09)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.08)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.89)
  14. Social Orientation (3.68)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.51)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.50)
  3. Getting Information (4.29)
  4. Documenting/Recording Information (4.23)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.22)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.95)
  7. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.91)
  8. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.83)
  9. Performing General Physical Activities (3.82)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.79)
  11. Processing Information (3.75)
  12. Interacting With Computers (3.71)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.55)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (3.54)
  15. Training and Teaching Others (3.54)
  1. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (4.51)
  2. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.51)
  3. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.51)
  4. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (4.51)
  5. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.51)
  6. Follow Dental Or Medical Office Procedures (4.51)
  7. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (4.51)
  8. Use Quality Assurance Techniques (4.51)
  9. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.51)
  10. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.51)
  11. Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.50)
  12. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.50)
  13. Take Vital Signs (4.50)
  14. Collect Clinical Data (4.29)
  15. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.23)
  16. Record Medical History Or Data (4.23)
  17. Identify Body Response Variations (4.22)
  18. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.22)
  19. Use Medical Diagnostic Equipment (3.83)
  20. Operate Ultrasound Equipment (3.83)
  21. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (3.82)
  22. Analyze Medical Data (3.54)