Lead Sonographer

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT seeks a Lead Sonographer to perform diagnostic ultrasounds and related modalities, working independently under physician supervision and with peer collaboration as appropriate.

The Lead Sonographer will lead and mentor staff, ensuring credentialed requirements and participation in annual evaluations. ARDMS in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Vascular are required, with a CAAHEP-certified program or equivalent and eight years of paid scanning experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified by ARDMS in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Vascular.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-approved program or equivalent; strong on-the-job training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasounds and related modalities.
• Lead and manage the department work areas as Lead Sonographer.
• Mentor and educate staff; ensure credentialed qualifications are met.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Diagnostic ultrasound

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

CAAHEP-certified program (or equivalent)

ARDMS in Abdomen

ARDMS in OB/GYN

ARDMS in Vascular

Job description

Job Description

The Lead 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 Lead Sonographer effectively Leads/Manages team as the Lead in all work areas. The Lead Sonographer also helps to mentor and educate all levels of staff. The Lead Sonographer possesses the applicable credentials to the departmental role. Lead Sonographer fulfills the necessary and applicable time and experience requirements related to the position. The position is allotted a minimum of 8 hours a week administration time. Eligibility to remain as a lead sonographer is determined at a yearly evaluation based on fulfillment of job responsibilities throughout the prior year.

Education

high school graduate or equivalent, graduate of a certified CAAHEP school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Radiologic Technology preferred, or extensive on-the-job training. Must be certified by ARDMS in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Vascular

Experience

Eight years paid scanning experience

***For additional Department Specific duties please see addendum document***