Certified Diagnostic Sonographer — Vascular & OB/GYN

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Jacksonville seeks a Sonography Technician to perform diagnostic sonograms, maintain patient records, and support the department.

Requires vocational training and allied health program graduate; ARDMS/ARRT vascular certifications; BLS. Experience under 1 year preferred; general ultrasound knowledge expected.

The role includes communicating procedures to patients and handling duties for the assigned area within the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an allied healthcare program.
• Knowledge of modern diagnostic sonography.
• Communicate procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic medical sonograms.
• Maintains patient records.
• Answers department phone calls and initial reports.
• Responsible for the assigned area.

Skills

Diagnostic sonography knowledge

Patient procedure communication

Education

Vocational Training

Allied healthcare program graduate

Job description

Overview

Performs diagnostic medical sonograms. Maintains patient records. Answers phone call relative to the department and initial report. Responsible for assigned area.
Qualifications

Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.

Required Education: Vocational Training. Specific course work:

• Graduate of an allied healthcare program
• Necessary Skills:
• Knowledge of modern diagnostic sonography.
• Communicate procedures to patients.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Sonography certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Effective November 1, 2022, within one (1) year of hire or transfer one of the following vascular certifications is required:
• Registered Vascular Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Registered Vascular Technologist from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
• Vascular Sonography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

For employees assigned to the following cost centers FSED New Kings (713300), FSED Lane Avenue (713301), FSED Baymeadows (713302), one of the following vascular certifications is required at hire or transfer: -Registered Vascular Specialist from Cardiovascular Credentialing International -Registered Vascular Technologist from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers -Vascular Sonography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required Experience: Less than one year Preferred Experience: One year performing general, vascular, and OB/GYN sonography Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Sonography certification and vascular certification at hire or transfer

BLS from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross