Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 607 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 50% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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