Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.5 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2013 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.88 | 07/2013 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.75 | 07/2013 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. | Core | 116 | 07/2013 |
| Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort. | Core | 116 | 07/2013 |
| Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis. | Core | 116 | 07/2013 |
| Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles. | Core | 116 | 07/2013 |
| 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. | Core | 116 | 07/2013 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.96 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.14 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.71 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.15 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.51 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.17 | 11/2023 |