Senior Sonographer

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Certified Staff 1/2 and Senior Sonographer to perform a range of ultrasound examinations under radiology leadership. The role requires ARDMS RDMS certification and Registry RVT with progressive certification timelines.

Ideal candidates will have five or more years of experience and demonstrate independent judgement in complex imaging, with ongoing commitment to maintain credentials and cross-train across modalities as needed.

Qualifications

• RDMS certification required.
• RVT registry within 180 days of employment for Staff 1.
• OB RDMS required within 2 years of employment for Staff 1; Staff 2 requires RVT and RDMS (OB)
• Five plus years registered sonographer experience for Senior Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound imaging procedures across routine, complex and specialized exams.
• Apply independent judgement in nonionizing, high-frequency ultrasound to aid diagnosis.
• Maintain certifications and documentation for each modality on a yearly basis.

Skills

RDMS certification

RVT registry

OB/GYN RDMS (OB)

Education

RDMS certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Certified Staff 1 and 2/Senior Sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Operations Supervisor, and under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Team Leader. The Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.

The Certified Staff 1 and 2/Senior Sonographer works under the administrative direction of the Radiology Director and Operations Supervisor, and under the clinical direction and guidance of the Radiologist and Ultrasound Team Leader. The Sonographer performs a variety of routine, complex and highly technical procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative in the application of nonionizing, high frequency ultrasonic waves to humans for diagnosis of disease.

Basic Knowledge

High school graduate or equivalent, graduate of an approved CAHEA/JRCT school of Radiologic Technology, or a two year allied health equivalent. RDMS ultrasound certification.

Employees who are cross-trained in more than one DI modality are responsible for all aspects of the job descriptions in each separate modality. Competencies in each modality must be kept at adequate levels of performance for each area, and necessary documentation, including certification renewals, must take place on a yearly basis.

Experience – Minimum Requirements

ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) certified and ARRT preferred

Staff 1 Sonographer registry requirements: RDMS or RVT required (RVT is required within 180 days of employment and RDMS (OB) is required within 2 years of employment)

Staff 2 Sonographer registry requirements: RVT and RDMS required (OB required within 2 years of employment)

Senior Sonographer registry requirements: RVT, RDMS (OB) plus one additional ARDMS specialty board (not including Physics). Five plus years registered sonographer experience.