Cardiac Sonographer - Non-Invasive Cardiology

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center seeks a Staff Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasounds within department(s). Examinations are conducted independently under physician supervision with peer collaboration.

The role includes mentoring staff and meeting the credential requirements for the position; external candidates may train into Pediatrics as needed. On-call is required.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in applicable skill areas as defined for department.
• One to five years paid scanning experience.
• Willing to train into Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasounds and other required modalities within department(s).
• Examinations performed independently, under physician supervision, with peer collaboration as appropriate.
• Mentor and educate all levels of staff.
• Fulfill time and experience requirements related to the position.

Skills

Ultrasound scanning

Mentoring staff

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ultrasound program certification (preferred)

Job description

External candidates who have not worked for UVM Health within the last year are eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up-to $5,000 (gross amount). Please note that current University of Vermont Health employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus. Additional terms and conditions apply.

Job Description

The Staff Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasounds and other required modalities within individual department(s). Examinations are performed independently, under physician supervision, and with peer collaboration as is appropriate.

The Staff Sonographer also helps to mentor and educate all levels of staff. The Staff Sonographer possesses the applicable credentials to the departmental role. Staff Sonographer fulfills the necessary and applicable time and experience requirements related to the position.

On-call:

Required

Education

Current: high school graduate or equivalent accredited ultrasound program preferred or extensive on-the-job training. Must be certified in applicable skill areas as defined for department.

Experience

One - five years paid scanning experience.

• Applicants must be willing to train into Pediatrics**