Hard Skills

• Diagnostic medical sonography
• Obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound
• Abdominal sonography
• Vascular ultrasound
• Echocardiography (basic)
• Small parts and breast sonography
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Doppler imaging
• Color flow Doppler
• Ultrasound image optimization
• Patient positioning and preparation
• Ultrasound-guided procedures
• Biometric measurements
• Fetal anatomy surveys
• Anatomy and physiology knowledge

Technical Proficiencies

• Ultrasound machine operation
• PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System)
• EMR/EHR documentation
• DICOM standards
• 3D/4D ultrasound
• Transvaginal ultrasound
• Transabdominal ultrasound
• Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
• Quality assurance and equipment checks
• Image archiving and retrieval
• Report preparation for radiologist review

Soft Skills

• Patient care and compassion
• Bedside manner
• Communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Patient education

Industry Certifications & Compliance

• ARDMS certification
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CPR certification
• HIPAA compliance
• Infection control procedures
• ALARA principles
• Joint Commission standards awareness

Action Verbs

• Performed diagnostic ultrasounds
• Operated ultrasound equipment
• Acquired and analyzed images
• Collaborated with radiologists and physicians
• Documented clinical findings
• Assessed patient condition
• Prepared patients for procedures
• Maintained equipment and supplies
• Ensured quality imaging standards
• Educated patients on procedures